Felix Svensson | |
Honorific Suffix: | OLY |
Birth Date: | 9 August 1997 |
Birth Place: | Göteborg, Sweden |
Country: | Switzerland |
Sport: | Athletics |
Event: | 200 metres |
Felix Svensson (born 9 August 1997) is a Swedish-born Swiss sprinter competing primarily in the 200 metres.[1] He qualified for the 200 metres at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Born in Göteborg, Sweden has represented Switzerland since 2019, but did not gain full eligibility for international competitions until 2022.[2] [3]
In January 2024, he set the Swiss national indoor record for the 200 metres, running 20.92. In July, he qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics based on his world ranking.
He is the son of hurdler Frida Svensson and tennis player Jonas Svensson.
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Representing | ||||||
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2018 | European Championships | Berlin, Germany | 18th (h) | 200 m | 20.95 | |
N/A | 4 x 400 m relay | |||||
2022 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 15th (h) | 200 m | 20.90 | |
5th | 4 x 100 m relay | 38.36 | ||||
2023 | World Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 11th | 4 x 100 m relay | 38.65 | |
2024 | European Championships | Rome, Italy | 11th (sf) | 200 m | 20.66 | |
7th (h) | 4 × 100 m relay | 38.70 | ||||
Olympic Games | Paris, France | 11th (rep) | 200 m | 20.65 |