Emma Johansson was named Swedish Sportswoman of the year after she won a silver medal at the Olympic Games road race in Beijing, China, and finished fourth in the World Championships road race in Varese, Italy. In her speech at the Swedish Sports Awards Gala, Johansson thanked her boyfriend and coach Martin Westby.
Gustav Larsson, silver medalist in the men's time trial in Beijing was nominated as one of four athletes for the men's award, but in the end, it went to golfer Robert Karlsson.
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