The Swedish record in women's hammer throw is held by Thea Löfman at 73.31 meters, reports said. Garbell's new mark places her fourth on the all-time national list, a remarkable achievement for the young athlete. Only three Swedish women have thrown farther in history. Garbell's improvement of 3.84 meters is substantial in the discipline, underscoring her rapid development. She previously placed sixth at the U23 European Championships in Bergen, where she gained valuable international experience. That performance hinted at her potential, but her latest throw represents a significant leap forward. She is now set to compete against Europe's best at the senior European Championships.
Garbell's success follows a change in her training regimen. A few weeks ago, she switched to fast strength training after experiencing back pain during traditional gym sessions. 'Since a few weeks back, I have changed my training and run a completely different gym session,' she told Swedish media. 'I have had some back problems so I have started doing fast strength training. It has probably given my throwing a lift. I no longer have back pain and feel much fresher in the body.' The adjustment clearly paid off, as she achieved a career-best mark. Her coach, Mattias Jons, was shocked by her performance, according to reports. Garbell said he was as stunned as she was. 'I think he is as shocked as I am. When I said I was going to the mountains this weekend, he said "Are you really going to do that, go hiking, just before the season premiere?" Now maybe I'll do that before the next competition as well,' she added. The exact date and venue of the throw have not been disclosed. The Swedish nomination limit for the European Championships has not been specified. Garbell's upcoming competition plans remain unclear.