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:

• How to identify the types of strength that matter most

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