Dramatic news about Saga Vanninen – direct talk from the expert: 'A light year away'
Finnish athlete Saga Vanninen will be absent from the upcoming World Indoor Championships due to underwhelming performances in recent competitions, as analyzed by expert Lauri Hollo.
Saga Vanninen out of the World Championships
Saga Vanninen, the defending world champion in pentathlon, has decided to withdraw from the indoor World Championships in Torun, Poland, to focus on the upcoming summer competitions.
Saga Vanninen withdraws from World Championships
Finnish athlete Saga Vanninen has announced her withdrawal from the World Indoor Championships to focus on summer competitions.
Risto Lillemets' fate at the World Championships essentially depends on Johannes Erm.
Athlete Risto Lillemets is focused on the outdoor season as his chances for the indoor World Championships hinge on whether Johannes Erm or Rasmus Roosleht decides not to compete, which Lillemets views as unlikely.
Natalia Bukowiecka for 'Rzeczpospolita': I hope to be the 'dark horse' and surprise the fans
Polish athlete Natalia Bukowiecka aims to perform well at the Indoor World Championships, striving to achieve personal and national records.
Saga Vanninen's Strong Opinion
Saga Vanninen, a Finnish pentathlon champion, decides against participating in the March World Indoor Championships, according to expert Arto Bryggare.
Straight Words from Saga Vanninen: 'We Should Be Very Concerned'
Athletics expert Lauri Hollo expresses serious concern over Saga Vanninen's performance at the Finnish indoor championships, noting her struggles across multiple events.
Nora, 21, left Sweden - now talks about her favorite thing in Finland
Nora Lindahl, a 21-year-old sprinter, recently claimed the Finnish indoor championship in the 200 meters, marking a unique achievement since she also won the Swedish championship in the same weekend.
Lotta Harala: Competition season over – devastating update about the breakup
Finnish athlete Lotta Harala announced the end of her competition season after winning the Finnish championship in the 60-meter hurdles but has decided not to participate in the upcoming indoor World Championships due to personal reasons following a breakup.
Lotta Harala's Heartbreaking Update on Her Breakup – Harsh Decision
Finnish hurdler Lotta Harala has announced her decision not to compete in the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Poland, citing emotional turmoil following her recent breakup.
Verlin finished the hurdles sprint again in less than eight seconds
Kreete Verlin won the women's 60-meter hurdles at the Estonian indoor athletics championships with a time of 7.99 seconds, matching her prior impressive performance in Madrid.
Commentary: A Harsh Move from Saga Vanninen – Warning Signs Are in the Air
Finnish heptathlete Saga Vanninen exhibited unusual behavior during the national indoor athletics championships in Espoo, avoiding media interactions despite poor performances.
Best Distance at Indoor DM: Yemisi Ogunleye's Dance with the Shot Put
Yemisi Ogunleye successfully defended her title at the German Indoor Championships, showcasing her shot put technique with a throw of 20.37 meters.
Runner G. GalvydytÄ— Breaks Another Lithuanian Record
Lithuanian runner G. GalvydytÄ— set a new national record in the 800 meters at the Lithuanian Indoor Athletics Championship.
Watch out, Duplantis! The Greek has set a powerful personal record
Greek pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis achieved a remarkable performance at the national indoor championships in Paiania, Athens, placing him second in the all-time rankings.
World record holder Moser works under Noole’s guidance: I am impatient, but fortunately, Erki is patient
Inkeri Moser, the U18 girls' pole vault world record holder from Estonia, has been crowned the national indoor champion and is now looking forward to two significant events in the upcoming outdoor season.
Nathalie Blomqvist and Ilona Mononen Clash at the Finnish Indoor Championships
Nathalie Blomqvist and Ilona Mononen are set to compete against each other at the Finnish Indoor Athletics Championships.
Pihela, who pulled back on the indoor season: last year dragged on quite long
Estonian high jumper Elisabeth Pihela has not competed in this indoor season yet, citing the lengthy previous season as the reason.
VIDEO | Karalis Rises to Second Place in the All-Time Pole Vault Rankings
Greek pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis achieved a personal best by clearing 6.17 meters at the Greek Indoor Championships, placing him second in the all-time rankings.
Eusebio Cáceres and Marta GarcÃa shine at the Spanish indoor championship
Eusebio Cáceres wins his eighth indoor championship title in Spain with a jump of 8.19 meters, defying expectations at age 34.
Unbelievable Karalis cleared 6.17 meters - Second best performance of all time
Emmanouil Karalis excelled at the Greek indoor athletics championship by clearing 6.17 meters, marking the second best performance in pole vaulting history.
Emmanouil Karalis 'leaped' to 6.17m
Emmanouil Karalis set a new national pole vault record with a jump of 6.17 meters at the Greek Indoor Athletics Championships.
Rival sister committed a doping offense - now Wilma Murto speaks out
Pole vaulter Wilma Murto comments on fellow athlete Alysha Newman's doping violation at the Finnish Indoor Athletics Championships where Murto won gold.
Kivikas defeated Võro and Otti, Bruus repeated her season-best performance
The Estonian indoor athletics championships began with notable performances, where Ann Marii Kivikas secured a win in the women's 60-meter race, while high jumper Karmen Bruus matched her season-best.
Estonia's fastest woman is working on her own: it seems I haven't messed up
Estonian sprinter Ann Marii Kivikas achieved her personal best in the 60m finals at the national indoor athletics championships.
Finnish promise strikes at the top of Europe!
Finnish athlete Jerry Jokinen achieved a remarkable victory at the SM indoor championships in Espoo, setting a new European leading time for the 5,000 meters race walk.
Will Wilma Murto Succeed in Espoo?
Wilma Murto is aiming for a spot in the World Indoor Athletics Championships during the Finnish Athletics Championships in Espoo this weekend.
IL follows: Wilma Murto competes in Espoo – Will we see a Finnish record in the 60 meters?
Wilma Murto is set to compete in the Finnish Indoor Championships in Espoo, with the potential of breaking a national record in the 60-meter event.
Mario GarcÃa Romo returns to compete in the indoor Spanish championships
Spanish middle-distance runner Mario GarcÃa Romo makes his return to competition after overcoming injuries, aiming to compete in the 1,500 meters at the National Indoor Championships in Valencia.
Ukrainian race walker Olianovska sets new 5000m world record
Ukrainian race walker Liudmyla Olianovska has broken the 5000m indoor world record during the Ukrainian Athletics Championships in Kyiv, finishing the race in under 20 minutes.
New information about Reetta Hurske's situation – a heartbreaking description from the legend
Reetta Hurske is facing health issues that may affect her chances in the upcoming World Athletics Indoor Championships.
Kamga: "It’s never too late to find your passion in life"
Vanessa Kamga, a top discus thrower, emphasizes the significance of taking her time in training and finding joy in the process ahead of the indoor championships.
Aussie Griffith set for belated world champs medal after rival's doping ban
Georgia Griffith stands to receive a bronze medal following the doping ban of silver medallist Diribe Welteji from the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships.
Estonian Championships Bring Local Athletics Stars to the Arena
The Estonian indoor athletics championships will take place this weekend in Lasnamäe, showcasing top local athletes competing for national titles.
Algerian Yasser Triki wins global title in athletics
Algerian athlete Yasser Triki secured the World Indoor Golden Series title in triple jump at the Lavan International Athletics Meeting in France.
Arto Bryggare became concerned about Saga Vanninen's situation
Arto Bryggare expresses his concern over Elina Lampela's condition ahead of the upcoming Finnish Indoor Athletics Championships in Espoo, where Wilma Murto is expected to perform well after returning from injury.
Zapletalová runs unexpectedly fast. She beats the world top in a discipline she only has as a supplement
Slovak athlete Emma Zapletalová achieved a surprising victory in the 400m race at an indoor athletics meeting in Poland, outpacing world-class competitors.
Record Night on Indoor Track: Symbolic World Record by Hodgkinson, National Record by Marta GarcÃa, and Tie by Llopis
Athletes Keely Hodgkinson, Marta GarcÃa, and Enrique Llopis set new records during a prestigious indoor track meeting in Liévin, France.
Keely Hodgkinson breaks a world record that had stood for nearly 24 years
Keely Hodgkinson set a new world record in the women's 800 meters at an indoor competition in France, breaking a record that had lasted almost 24 years.
Keely Hodgkinson shows true colours with world record reaction after 'I'm different' comment
Keely Hodgkinson sets a new indoor 800m world record, expressing her excitement and determination to pursue the overall world record.
Hodgkinson smashes women's indoor 800m world record in Liévin
Keely Hodgkinson has set a new world record in the women's indoor 800m event in Liévin, breaking a record that had stood for nearly 24 years.
Moe Berg continues to shine - set a new personal record
Moe Berg achieved a new personal best in the 1500 meters race in France, enhancing his preparation for the upcoming indoor World Championships.
Emmanouil Karalis: "Leaped" to 6 meters in Lieven
Emmanouil Karalis achieved a remarkable performance by clearing 6 meters at the international indoor athletics meeting in Lieven, France, marking the first time an athlete has reached this height in 2026.
Big disappointment for Lotta Harala
Finnish athletes faced a tough night at the athletics indoor competition in Lievin, France, with no representation in the final events after injuries and performance setbacks.
Uziel Muñoz sets new Mexican record in shot put heading to the Indoor World Championship
Mexican athlete Uziel Muñoz broke his own shot put record while preparing for the upcoming Indoor World Championships.
Nathalie Blomqvist: New Finnish Record
Runner Nathalie Blomqvist set a new Finnish national record in the 5000 meters on a short track in Boston.
Mustafe Muuse: New Finnish Record!
Runner Mustafe Muuse set a new Finnish indoor 5000-meter record with a time of 13:29.51 in Boston, USA.
Kristian Pulli's Terrifying Competition
Finnish athlete Kristian Pulli showcased his impressive form at the indoor competition in Belgrade, achieving three jumps over eight meters and securing fourth place.
Jaël Bestué breaks Spain's 200m record after 35 years
Jaël Bestué of Sant Cugat has set a new Spain record for the 200m in indoor track, surpassing Sandra Myers' long-standing record from 1991.
Wilma Murto still hasn't competed - explains the reason
Pole vault European champion Wilma Murto announced on Instagram that illness has prevented her from competing this indoor season.