Swedish Men's Relay Team Dominates 2025 Orienteering World Cup Premiere
Sweden's men's orienteering relay team excels at the 2025 World Cup premiere, finishing first and second.
Key Points
- • Sweden's first team won with a time of 1:32:40.3, finishing ahead of the second team.
- • Max Peter Bejmer narrowly defeated Emil Svensk to secure the victory.
- • The Swedish men's team is preparing for the World Championships in Kuopio, Finland, with only Gustav Bergman confirmed for the team.
- • Head coach acknowledges tough selection decisions ahead due to the depth of talent.
The Swedish men's orienteering teams celebrated a historic performance at the 2025 World Cup premiere in Idre, dominating the relay competition with remarkable finishes. Sweden's first team claimed victory with a time of 1:32:40.3, finishing 11.7 seconds ahead of their second team, which secured second place. The team leadership was showcased by Max Peter Bejmer, who not only won the previous day but also provided a thrilling finish, narrowly outpacing teammate Emil Svensk. Bejmer commented on the competition, stating, "This is a crazy scalp to take, perhaps the hardest to beat right now."
Strong support from teammates Viktor Svensk and Martin Regborn helped establish an early lead for the Swedish team. Their efforts were further bolstered by a late mistake from Norway's Eirik Langedal Breivik, allowing the Swedish squads to solidify their dominance.
As they prepare for the upcoming World Championships in Kuopio, Finland from July 9-12, only Gustav Bergman has confirmed his place, while other athlete selections remain highly competitive. Bejmer expressed confidence in his performance leading up to the championships, saying, "I feel like I have done everything I can," with Svensk also noting his improving form. The head coach has indicated that tough decisions lie ahead regarding athlete selection, acknowledging the depth of talent in the team. In addition, the Swedish women's team is also gearing up for the competition, with reigning champion Tove Alexandersson expected to participate.