Climate activists disrupted Sarah Sjöström’s final race.
Climate activists interrupted Sarah Sjöström’s final race. They jumped into the pool and showed banners. The swimmer said it was a strange experience.
Sarah Sjöström was competing in her return to swimming. She finished second in the 50-meter freestyle event. During the race, two activists entered the pool. They held banners and caused a disruption. The event’s leader was unhappy with what happened.
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Highlights
Activists interrupted Sjöström's race
Two activists entered the pool and displayed banners during the race.
Sjöström finished second
Sarah Sjöström placed second in her final race.
Banners were shown in pool
The activists carried banners while in the water.
Project leader disapproved
The event leader said he did not like the interruption.
Sjöström had never seen it
The swimmer said she had never experienced such a thing.