Sweden Clinches Bronze Medal Amid Disqualification Drama at 2025 Sprint European Championships

At the 2025 Sprint European Championships in Hasselt, Belgium, Sweden secured a bronze medal in the relay event under dramatic circumstances. The team, which included Hanna Lundberg, Alva Sonesson, Jonatan Gustafsson, and Martin Regborn, initially finished fourth but benefitted from Finland's disqualification for failing to complete a crucial control point.

Lundberg expressed her shock upon hearing the news, stating "I had no idea... I just said 'sorry, sorry, I was too slow today' to my team, but they told me we are third." Despite receiving the bronze, Sweden was unable to defend its gold medal from the previous championships. Norway won the relay comfortably, finishing 20 seconds ahead of Switzerland, while Sweden lagged 24 seconds behind the winner. Lundberg started strongly but made errors that affected her overall performance, highlighting challenges faced by the team during the race.