Andreas Almgren Sets New Swedish Record in 3000 Meters

Andreas Almgren, a 30-year-old Swedish athlete, has set a new national record in the 3000 meters, clocking a time of 7:31.42 at the Sollentuna GP on August 10, 2025. This impressive achievement surpasses his previous record of 7:34.28 established at the Bauhausgalan last summer by nearly three seconds. Despite feeling far from peak form following a demanding training week of 170 kilometers, Almgren expressed his satisfaction with the performance. In his own words, he described the result as "Skönt," meaning "nice" in Swedish, showcasing his relief and happiness with the outcome.

Competing on his home track in Sollentuna, Almgren highlighted the rigorous training phase he is currently undergoing as he prepares for the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo, where he plans to participate in both the 5000 meters, holding the European record at 12:44.27, and the 10,000 meters, where he has set the Swedish record at 26:52.87. Reflecting on his condition leading up to this event, he admitted, "I have never felt less recovered before a race than I did today," which underscores the intensity of his preparations.

Almgren's record-breaking performance at the Folksam GP has not only put him in the spotlight but also showcased high-caliber competition among other Swedish athletes, with commendable performances from Wictor Petersson, Daniel Ståhl, Khaddi Sagnia, and Fanny Roos, further enhancing Sweden's athletics reputation on the international stage.