- We are very happy with a fourth place in the first heat, says Björn Seeliger who swam the first distance of 49.06, the only start he makes at the championship.
The others in the team were Isak Eliasson, Robin Hanson and Elias Persson.
Shortly after Louise Hansson's advancement in the first trial session at the World Long Track Championships in Budapest, Oskar Hoff dived into the pool to swim 50 meters butterfly - and the Swede missed the semi-final place by a couple of tenths in the World Cup debut.
- A little frustration, I had expected a little better and hoped for better, he says after 23.73 to SVT Sport.
It took 23.51 to move on.
Erik Persson went on to the semifinals in the 100 meter breaststroke in a tofty time of 1.00.34.
- I am happy to go to the semifinals, says Persson.