# Finland-Sweden youth athletics match

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/finland-sweden-youth-athletics-match
> Updated: 2026-08-28T14:20:49.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

Finland is hosting a youth athletics match against Sweden at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, scheduled for late August.

Initial reports highlighted the inclusion of several recent European champions, such as Jere Murto, Pyry Heiskanen, and Alisa Launonen. Eeva Kantomäki, the youth coaching manager for the Finnish Athletics Federation, described the presence of these winners as “encouraging.”

As the event approaches, the Finnish Athletics Federation (SUL) has released specific roster selections. While many athletes across various track and field disciplines have been confirmed, the participation of marathon runner Alisa Vainio in the 10,000 meters remains uncertain. High-performance director Tuomo Salonen indicated that a decision on her status is pending, noting she has not competed in track distances for two years and is preparing for a marathon in Birmingham.

On the eve of the competition, officials described the matchup as “very even,” noting that statistics suggest a narrow margin between the Finnish women and Swedish men. Finland’s lineup includes European medalists Silja Kosonen, Alisa Vainio, and Wilma Heltelä. Sweden’s roster features Andreas Almgren and Wictor Petersson, though Armand Duplantis is not participating. The dual meet is expected to be highly competitive and takes place alongside a senior international athletics event scheduled for the same evening.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Finland and Sweden compete in major athletics and OCR events

Finland and Sweden compete in a high-stakes athletics dual meet in Helsinki, while the Swedish OCR Championships take place in Lidköping featuring top-tier obstacle course racers.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finland-and-sweden-compete-in-major-athletics-and-ocr-events

### 2026-08-25: Finland announces athletics team for Sweden match

The Finnish Athletics Federation has announced its team for the upcoming athletics match against Sweden in Helsinki, with Alisa Vainio's participation in the 10,000m still under consideration.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finland-announces-athletics-team-for-sweden-match

### 2026-08-18: Finland youth athletics team to face Sweden in Helsinki

Finland's youth athletics team, including three recent European champions, will face Sweden at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on August 29.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/finland-youth-athletics-team-to-face-sweden-in-helsinki

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