Sweden Dominates Finnkampen, Celebrating 100 Years of Competition

In a triumphant return to form, Sweden's athletics teams emerged victorious in both the men's and women's categories at the 2025 Finnkampen, held at Stockholm Stadium, marking the event's 100th anniversary. This year, Sweden avenged last year's losses in Helsinki, securing a commanding early lead that effectively decided the outcomes of the competition by Saturday evening.

The final tallies showcased Sweden's dominance: the women’s team scored 242.5 points against Finland's 211.5, while the men’s team achieved an impressive 252 points, leaving Finland behind at 201. This victory is especially significant, given that it represents Sweden's first clean sweep in the event since their shocking defeat last year, which was the first time in 26 years they had lost both categories.

Highlighted performances included Thobias Montler's victory in the long jump with a leap of 8.01 meters and Fanny Roos, who set a new Finnkamp record in the shot put at 19.11 meters. Notably, Daniel Ståhl excelled in the discus event, while Johanna Duplantis, despite finishing last in the women's pole vault, was noted for her potential as a future star in athletics.

The event also marked the retirement of Simon Pettersson, a celebrated discus thrower, which underscores both the successful highlights and the poignant moments of the competition. Overall, the Finnkampen 2025 will be remembered not only for the victories but also for the rich history it celebrates and the challenges ahead in attracting younger audiences to the sport.