Håkan Andersson Returns to Speed Festival 2025
Strength that transfers to speed.
We're proud to welcome back Håkan Andersson, one of Europe’s most influential sprint coaches, to Speed Festival 2025.
With over four decades of experience coaching elite and Olympic sprinters — including athletes from Sweden’s national team — Håkan has earned global recognition for his evidence-based approach to speed development and strength training.
Rather than chasing trends, Andersson has consistently focused on what truly works in high-performance environments: force application, movement quality, and progressive adaptation.
New Lecture: Strength Training for Sprinting
This year, Håkan will present a brand-new lecture focused on one of the most essential — and often misunderstood — elements of sprint performance:
“Strength for Speed – What Really Transfers”
He’ll break down the principles that underpin effective strength development for sprinters and share insights into:
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How to identify the types of strength that matter most
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Why some popular exercises fail to carry over to speed
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The difference between general capacity and specific transference
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The role of force orientation, joint stiffness, and eccentric strength
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How to align gym work with sprint mechanics and race phases
Whether you’re a coach, therapist or performance practitioner, this is an opportunity to learn directly from someone who’s helped develop multiple national record holders without ever losing sight of long-term resilience and efficiency.
Consistency. Clarity. Coaching that lasts.
What sets Andersson apart is his clarity of thought and decades of practical wisdom. He’s mentored generations of coaches and athletes, offering a grounded and uncompromising look at what it takes to build fast, durable, and technically sound sprinters.
At Speed Festival 2025, you'll get a front-row seat to his latest reflections and proven frameworks — delivered with the no-nonsense style that makes Håkan one of the most respected minds in the field.
📍 October 18-19, 2025 – Bergamo, Italy
🎟️ Early bird discount (15%) available until August 31
🚨 Limited to 150 spots
