Gustav Bergman

Helena Bergman Returns to Orienteering for European Championship

She has several World Championship and European Championship gold medals on her merit list, but has not run for the orienteering national team since 2018. Now Helena Bergman (formerly Jansson) makes a comeback in the blue and yellow jersey – the 39-year-old is selected for the sprint European Championship in Belgium.

Sweden's Women Struggle in Idre Orienteering Relay Without Star Alexandersson

Sweden had to manage without the big star Tove Alexandersson. Then the blue and yellow first team had to settle for a sixth place in the World Cup relay in orienteering in Idre. It went better for the men – where it became a double Sweden at the top.

Alexandersson Triumphs Again Despite Major Mistake in World Cup

Tove Alexandersson followed up the victory in the World Cup premiere with another win. At the same time, the Swedish men took all the top four places. It was Swedish dominance in Idre.

Debate Over Russian Athletes' Participation Divides Orienteering Community

Tove Alexandersson welcomes Russian and Belarusian athletes despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. Gustav Bergman, national team colleague of the orienteering star, disagrees.

Swedish World Championship success: Double gold right away

Martin Regborn won his first World Championship gold. Tove Alexandersson won her 20th. Sweden got a dream start when the Orienteering World Championship in Edinburgh began with individual sprint.

Alexandersson: "I'll Never Stop Orienteering"

She is a top favorite to take additional medals. But the orienteering star Tove Alexandersson is uncertain about her form ahead of the World Championship in Edinburgh. It can go a bit either way, she says.

Swedish medal hopes are petted at the World Championships