Swedish Athletes Shine at the U20 European Athletics Championships
Swedish athletes excelled at the U20 European Athletics Championships, securing four medals including gold in pole vault.
Key Points
- • Axel Rogö won gold in pole vault with a personal best of 5.45 meters
- • Carmen Cernhjul secured silver in the 1500 meters
- • Karl Ottfalk won bronze in the 3000 meters, adding to his previous silver in the 5000 meters
- • Sweden totaled four medals at the championships.
At the U20 European Championships held in Tammerfors, Finland, Swedish athletes made significant strides, securing a total of four medals. Notably, Axel Rogö triumphed in the pole vault, clinching gold with a personal best leap of 5.45 meters. This impressive feat came after he faced tough competition from French athlete Zackaria Dia, who settled for the silver with a jump of 5.40 meters. Rogö's performance was particularly remarkable given he had the lowest season best among finalists at 5.20 meters prior to the event. Following his win, Rogö expressed his gratitude for a motivational message from renowned pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, stating, "It shows that hard work pays off. Believe in your dreams and work for them, because it's absolutely fantastic.",
Adding to the medal haul, Carmen Cernhjul earned a silver medal in the women's 1,500 meters with a time of 4:15.00, finishing closely behind Britain's Lyla Bershaws. Karl Ottfalk further boosted the team's success by winning bronze in the men's 3,000 meters with a time of 8:46.43, marking his second medal of the championships after previously securing silver in the 5,000 meters. Additionally, Oliver Sandberg showcased his talent by finishing fifth in the pole vault, registering a personal best of 5.30 meters. Overall, Sweden's strong performance highlighted the nation's prowess in youth athletics.