Sweden announces European squad, terminates partnership with national coach Greg Salter

In conjunction with the announcement of the European Championship squad today, the Swedish Swimming Federation also terminated its partnership with national head coach Greg Salter, saying that ‘Swedish swim sport is facing a new phase of development and therefore needs to strengthen the national team and elite swimming with new skills.’ In her role as team manager, Ulrika Sandmark now has expanded responsibilities at the European Championships and the Olympic Games, where after the Swedish Swimming Federation in the autumn expects to have a permanent solution for the national team and elite center at Eriksdalsbadet. (In Swedish) myNewsDesk via simma.nu/se

The Swedish Debrecen 2012 squad:

• Mattias Carlsson, Uddevalla S
• Michelle Coleman, Täby Sim
• Rebecca Ejdervik, Täby Sim
• Gabriella Fagundez, Väsby SS
• Lars Frölander, Linköpings Allmänna SS
• Stina Gardell, SpÃ¥rvägens SF
• Martina Granström, Jönköpings SS
• Louise Hansson, Helsingborgs S
• Joline Höstman, Mölndals ASS
• Jennie Johansson, Upsala S
• Nathalie Lindborg, Malmö KK
• Ida Marko Varga, SK Triton
• Stefan Nystrand, SpÃ¥rvägens SF
• Simon Sjödin, SK Neptun
• Sarah Sjöström, Södertörns SS
• Johannes Skagius, Sundsvalls SS
• Petter Stymne, SK Neptun
• Therese Svendsen, SK Ran