This weekend features notable international athletics competitions, including the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida, and an attempt at the European 10km record in Valencia, Spain. Several Swedish athletes are competing in these events, alongside participation in the USATF Marathon Race Walk Championship and domestic competitions in Gothenburg.
World Athletics Cross Country Championships – Tallahassee, Florida (january 10, 2026)
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The World Athletics Cross Country Championships will be held in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday, january 10, 2026. Four Swedish athletes will participate: Sara Lahti and Simon Sundström in the senior races,and Fanny Szalkai and Sebastian Lörstad in the junior races. The women’s senior race is scheduled to start at 17:35 Swedish time, followed by the men’s senior race at 18:20 Swedish time. Szalkai will compete in the U20 race at 16:20 Swedish time,and Lörstad will follow at 16:55 Swedish time. More information can be found on the World Athletics website.
European 10km Record Attempt – Valencia, Spain (January 11, 2026)
Andreas Almgren will compete in Valencia, Spain, on Sunday, january 11, 2026, aiming to break the European 10km record. Almgren previously won the race in Valencia in 2024, setting a then-European record of 26:53. The current record stands at 26:53. The race begins at 09:00 Swedish time. The competition will be streamed live on YouTube. Further details are available on the official race homepage.
USATF Marathon Race Walk Championship – Santee, California (January 11, 2026)
Perseus Karlström will participate in the 2026 USATF Marathon Race Walk Championship in Santee, California, on Sunday, January 11, 2026. He will be competing over the marathon distance,with the race starting at 4:30 p.m. Swedish time. More information about the USATF championships can be found on the USATF website.
startskottet – Gothenburg, Sweden (January 8-10, 2026)
The Startskottet competition is taking place in Gothenburg, Sweden, from January 8-10, 2026, featuring several of Sweden’s elite athletes. Linus Pihl will compete in the 60 meters, Leo Zikovic in the shot put, Tilde Johansson in the 60 meters hurdles, and Ellen Ekholm in the high jump. Start lists and results can be found on the Swedish Athletics Federation website.
Key Takeaways
- World Cross Country: Four Swedish athletes will compete in Tallahassee, Florida on January 10th.
- 10km Record Attempt: andreas Almgren aims to break the European 10km record in Valencia, Spain on January 11th.
- Marathon Race Walk: Perseus Karlström will compete in the USATF Marathon Race Walk Championship in Santee, California on January 11th.
- Domestic Competition: Several Swedish athletes are competing at the Startskottet event in Gothenburg, Sweden from January 8-10th.
For a complete schedule of upcoming competitions, please refer to the Swedish Athletics Federation competition calendar.