Sweden competed at the 1980 World Championships in Athletics in Sittard, Netherlands, from 14 to 16 August 1980. [1]
| Sweden at the 1980 World Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| WA code | SWE |
| in Sittard, Netherlands 14 August 1980 – 16 August 1980 | |
| Competitors | 3 (3 women) in 2 events |
| Medals Ranked 3rd |
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| World Championships in Athletics appearances (overview) | |
Medalists edit
| Medal | Athlete | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
 Silver |
Karoline Nemetz | Women's 3000 metres | 16 August |
Results edit
- Key
- Q = Qualified for the next round
- q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
- NR = National record
- PB = Personal best
- SB = Season best
- N/A = Round not applicable for the event
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Eva Ernström | Women's 3000 metres | 9:06.5 | 9 Q | — | 9:07.7 | 8 | |
| Karoline Nemetz | Women's 3000 metres | 9:04.9 | 4 Q | — | 8:50.22 |
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| Kirsi Ulvinen | Women's 400 metres hurdles | Disqualified | Did not advance | ||||
References edit
- ^ "1980 WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS SITTARD - Timetable". Retrieved 17 August 2023.