Sweden's Medal Hopes at the 2025 Under 23 World Championships

As the 2025 Under 23 World Championships approaches, Sweden looks to build on its strong historical performance, having secured a total of 19 medals across past events. This averages out to more than one medal per championship, although Sweden has struggled in six championships where it failed to clinch any medals at all. Conversely, three championships have seen the nation win three or more medals, with the peak achievement being five medals during the 2003 event in Paris. Notably, the country secured three medals during the last championships in Budapest, including golds from Armand Duplantis and Daniel Ståhl, who remains a strong contender this year alongside Almgren.

Armand Duplantis continues to be viewed as a leading favorite for a medal, while Ståhl currently ranks third in the world for discus, though he faces formidable competition. Meanwhile, Perseus Karlström has slipped in rankings due to a recent illness, dropping from first to sixth. On the running front, Andreas Almgren, despite facing previous injuries, is in good shape and aspires to make history as the fourth Swedish runner to earn a World Championship medal.

The team, coached by Kajsa Bergqvist, includes 35 athletes, many of whom are targeting finals, albeit only a select few are expected to contend for medals. Other notable athletes like Vanessa Kamga and Fanny Roos are aiming to achieve personal bests to enhance their medal prospects.