Introducing TEAM 8 – SWEDEN
After a challenging debut in OWR 2024, Team 8 – Sweden returns with valuable experience and renewed determination. Alexander Berggren, an elite triathlete and outstanding swimmer, brings speed and endurance. Helen Wikmar is an unstoppable force, thriving in tough conditions. Anders radiates positivity and has a natural talent for orienteering —his commitment to sharpening his navigation skills will be key in 2025. Nanna, the team’s structured and methodical support crew and navigator, ensures precision and keeps everything running smoothly. With a well-balanced team, hard-earned lessons, and a drive to push further, they are ready to take on One Water Race 2025!
“We thought we had a good idea what the race was about, but soon realized it’s a beast of its own. Conquering that beast is what drives us to return —stronger, wiser, and determined to go the full distance!”
I want to experience how deep I can dig mentally when it really starts to hurt.
Alexander Berggren, Mölndal, Swe
2024 – OWR DNF after 38 hours
2024 – ÖTILLÖ, 8:08.0, 2nd place male
2022 – ÖTILLO, 7:49.54 1st place Mix and Mix course record.
2019 – ITU Long distance World Championship 8h 33m
2019 – Swim course record IM Kalmar, time of 43:54
Multiple ÖTILLÖ and other Swimrun races.
We need to get back with all the new knowledge we learned last year’s 38 hours.
Helen Wikmar, Gothenburg, Swe
2024 – OWR DNF, 38h
2024 – Rockman swimrun Extended 2nd place 12 hours
2024 – Vätternrundan 9:30
2023 – Cote de vermeille Swimrun 1st place 9h50m
2023 – ÖtillÖ WC 5th place 9:35
2022- Ironman Kalmar 10:30
2022- ÖtillÖ WC 5th place 9:14
2022- Ironman World Championship Hawaii 11:55
2021- Ironman Kalmar 10:45
2019 – ÖtillÖ WC 3rd place 9:24
We did OWR 2024, and it sparked a desire to return and prove we can improve with the experience gained. This race is truly something else.”
Anders Wikmar, Gothenburg, Swe
2024 – OWR 2024, DNF, 38h
2024 – Rockman swimrun Extended 2024, 2nd place mix, 12h
2022 – ÖtillÖ WC, 6th place mens, 8:29
2021 – ÖtillÖ WC, 4th place mens, 8:26
2019 – ÖtillÖ WC, 11th place mens, 8:51
2010 – ÖtillÖ Swimrun World Championship, 2nd place
It’s a highly challenging competition that truly tempts me.
Nanna Begendahl, Onsala, Swe
2024 – Trans Alpine Run, 47h32m, 3th place (master women)
2023 – Rockman swimrun, 8h54m, 1st place
2022 – Julian Alps trailrun, 8h41m, 16th place
2021 – Fyr till fyr swimrun (from Nordkoster to Vinga). No time. Our own experience.
2021 – BAMM (Björkliden Arctic Marathon), 13h09m, 1st place
2020 – Icebug experience ultra, 10h27min, 1st place
2019 – ÖtillÖ Hvar, 6h35 min, 6th place
2019 – Borås swimrun, 4h42m, 1st place
2019 – Öloppet, 4h32m, 3rd place
2019 – Ötillö, 10h51min, 9th place
2019 – Koster swimrun, 4h3m, 1st place
2018 – Ötillö, 9h41m, 5th place
