23.9 – the number which will give Angelica Bengtsson a big lift

Sweden’s Angelica Bengtsson, claimed bronze in the pole vault at the European Indoor Championships in Belgrade in March. On Sunday 18 June, she’ll compete at BAUHAUS-galan at Stockholm Olympic Stadium. Amongst the world’s elite will be Olympic bronze medallist from Rio, New Zealand’s Eliza McCartney. Photo: Deca Text&Bild

Swedish success at the European Indoor Championships in Belgrade

Never before has Sweden been so successful at a European Indoor Championships as in March this year. Only three nations earned more points than Sweden. At the 34th edition of the European Championships, which has taken place since 1970, half of the squad of 29 managed to claim a top-8 position.

Thanks for a great show at BAUHAUS-galan Indoor!

The world premiere for an athletics meeting in a superstore was a wonderful success and as organisers, we want to thank the athletes, coaches, officials, audience, customers in the BAUHAUS superstore and our partners – especially BAUHAUS – who made this unique event possible!

Susanna Kallur in world premiere

On Saturday 28 January Sweden will witness a world premiere for athletics in a completely new format. Susanna Kallur, Sofie Skoog and Emma Green are some of the stars appearing at BAUHAUS-galan Indoor. The international competition will take place in a BAUHAUS DIY superstore in the Stockholm suburb of Bromma.

$3.2 million prize money for Finals of 2017 IAAF Diamond League

In a major restructure, the IAAF Diamond League has adopted a championship style model with the finalists competing for a prize pool of $3.2 million. Photo: Deca Text&Bild

"World Record is coming"

Kendra Harrison narrowly missed the 100m hurdles world record in Eugene earlier this year. But it is only a matter of time she said today: “It feels good to be so close to the world record. It puts it all in perspective and I am sure it will happen. The American trials will be really tough. The USA is so strong in this event at the moment. Photo: Jonas Hedman

[Translate to English:] En västkusttrio som siktar på rekordtider

"World record is coming"

Kendra Harrison narrowly missed the 100m hurdles world record in Eugene earlier this year.  But it is only a matter of time she said today: “It feels good to be so close to the world record. It puts it all in perspective and I am sure it will happen.  The American trials will be really tough.  The USA is so strong in this event at the moment. Photo: Deca Text&Bild

Live-stream BAUHAUS-galan Press conference today 15 June 13-15

The press conference at BAUHAUS-galan will take place at Stockholm Olympic Stadium today Wednesday 15 June 13-15. Photo: Jonas Hedman

The new triple jump guard challenges Olympic & World Champions

The triple jump World Champions Christian Taylor and Teddy Tamgho will appear at BAUHAUS-galan next Thursday along with former Olympic Champion Nelson Evora. But will they beat five of the upcoming stars? Photo: Deca Text&Bild