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Näslund Claims Olympic Bronze After Injury Battle

Sandra Näslund has won Olympic bronze, failing to defend her gold but battling through injuries to secure a medal in a challenging final.

Sandra Näslund has claimed bronze at the Olympics, unable to defend her previous gold medal but still achieving podium success despite dealing with persistent injuries in recent years. The Swedish cyclist faced a difficult final, where she had to fight hard to maintain her position.

Expert Viktor Andersson expressed surprise at her achievement, stating: 'I never thought she would be able to maintain third place.' Näslund's bronze comes as a significant result given the physical challenges she has overcome to compete at this level.