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Samuel Pihlström misses medal at indoor world championships

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  • Samuel Pihlström finished fourth in the 1500 meters at the indoor world championships.
  • He was reportedly overtaken on the final stretch by Adam Spencer.
  • Pihlström had won his heat and was considered a medal candidate.

Samuel Pihlström narrowly missed a medal in the 1500 meters at the indoor world championships. He reportedly had a chance at a medal but was overtaken on the final stretch by Adam Spencer and finished fourth. After the race, he was reportedly angry and lay down on the track.

Pihlström had previously won his heat in what he called a "tactically perfect race" and was considered a medal candidate.

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