Bengtström had to wait to be knocked out

- A little sad, I knew it was on the hair.

It was an okay race.

I am in good shape but a little rusty over the hedges.

I am satisfied, it was still my first WC, says Bengtström to SVT Sport.

Bengtström stayed in the end

Bengtström came strong and passed the Algerian Abdelmalik Lahoulou right at the end and finished fourth in the second of three heats.

One of the three pre-favorites Alison Dos Santos sailed away and won at 47.85.

- He is in cruel shape and comes a little close to the hedges.

48.75 is his third best time.

I am incredibly proud of him, says coach Erik Olsson who was nervous about whether it would be enough for the final.