Sweden Triumphs at Finnkampen 2025 with Melwin Lycke Holm Leading the Charge

In a successful return to Finnkampen, Sweden celebrated a significant victory, highlighted by Melwin Lycke Holm's outstanding performance in the high jump, where he cleared 2.16 meters to secure seven points for his team. Competing at Stockholm's stadium in front of an enthusiastic crowd, Lycke Holm, who served as team captain, expressed his mixed feelings about the height, stating, "2.16 is a skithöjd to win on. But I am glad that I win." His victory contributed to Sweden's double triumph over Finland at the 2025 event.

Lycke Holm's main competitor, Finnish captain Daniel Kosonen, acknowledged his loss in a bet made between the two during the competition, which involved both posting a humorous photo of Kosonen with the winner's flag on social media. Kosonen, who had beaten Lycke Holm in the previous year's Finnkampen, remarked about the embarrassing situation, saying, "I forgot about it during the competition. I did mess up there. Someone should have reminded me."

Sweden's overall performance at Finnkampen underscored the strength of its athletes and team spirit, marking a significant day in Swedish athletics.