Sarah Sjöström meddelar comeback vid Stockholm Swim Open

It would have been embarrassing if she was superior.

Commenting on competing against Sarah Sjöström at the Swim Open.

I decided to compete in Stockholm because I felt good enough, not as a super advanced plan.

Explaining her decision to make a comeback at the Swim Open.

I found out about Sarah Sjöström's comeback last week and called it fantastic news for the swimming world.

Reacting to Sarah Sjöström's return to competition.

I look forward to seeing how Sarah Sjöström does and think it's incredible to have a child and come back.

Expressing excitement about Sarah Sjöström's comeback after motherhood.

Sarah Sjöström should be proud of herself.

Praising Sarah Sjöström for her comeback.

I have become less sensitive to sleep deprivation since becoming a mother.

Discussing how motherhood has changed her physical resilience.

I can now handle early mornings better, such as waking up at 5:30 AM, which was previously a nightmare before 7 AM.

Describing adjustments in her daily routine after having a child.

I have become more tolerant of pain since becoming a mother.

Reflecting on increased pain tolerance post-pregnancy.

I occasionally have back problems but know how to manage them through training.

Addressing physical challenges and her approach to training.

The stands were full for my heat, which is unusual for a qualifying swim.

Noting the high attendance at her qualifying race at the Swim Open.

I woke up at 5 AM on the day of the competition, which I might not have done before having a baby.

Commenting on her early wake-up routine for the competition.

I am not surprised by Sarah Sjöström's comeback, calling her 'Super-Sarah'.

Reacting to Sarah Sjöström's return to competition.

I am making a comeback on one home ground while my husband Johan de Jong Skierus holds the fort at the other.

Describing her family situation during her comeback.

If there’s a time I want to make it’s just to qualify to the European Championships.

Stating her initial goal for the comeback in an interview.Översatt

And the next step may be to compete for a medal at the Europeans but I’m not there yet.

Discussing her progression goals after qualifying for the European Championships.Översatt

I described focusing on technique after pregnancy to regain racing fitness.

Explaining her training approach post-pregnancy.Översatt

This weekend I do the 50 freestyle. I feel like I needed more time to find my rhythm in the butterfly and I need more strength in my core and my legs.

Explaining her event choice and training focus for the Swim Open.Översatt

So if I start on 25.00 it will be great to see what I can do in a few weeks’ time.

Speculating on her starting time and future progress.Översatt

I have watched Cameron McEvoy's men’s 50m freestyle world record set last month 10 times a day and find it a big inspiration.

Sharing what inspires her in training.Översatt

I am in better shape than I was during all of 2025.

Assessing her current physical condition compared to the previous year.

It feels very fun to be back in competition again. The focus will be on step by step finding back to competition form and at the same time enjoy being back in the pool. It will naturally be extra special to do it at home in front of Swedish audience.

Expressing her feelings about returning to competition at the Swim Open.

My form is at least better than last year, before and after childbirth.

Comparing her current fitness to her pre- and post-pregnancy state.

I am not nervous now, but maybe I will be at the competition.

Sharing her pre-competition nerves ahead of the Swim Open.

I guessed I might have a time around 24.7 seconds on a good day, plus or minus two tenths.

Predicting her performance time for the 50m freestyle at the Swim Open.