SVT sport reporter Tobias Jonsson has been awarded the Guldkrattan prize for his viral photo of Canadian curler Marc Kennedy during the Olympics. The photo, showing Kennedy pointing at a curling stone, became a world news story. The award is given by Expressen's media podcast "Lägg ut" to someone who diligently uncovers smaller stories that engage the public.
Jonsson will receive the prize at Expressen in Stockholm on Thursday. The jury's motivation stated that Jonsson created the Olympics' funniest scoop and got the whole world talking about curling's pet-gate.