2014 FinlandâÂÂSweden Athletics International is the 74th edition of FinlandâÂÂSweden Athletics International competition between Sweden and Finland. It was held 30âÂÂ31 August 2014 in the Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland. The women's pole vault was exceptionally competed on 29 August at the Narinkkatori square in downtown Helsinki. Sweden won both the men's and women's events, while Finland won the smaller boy's, girl's and walking events.
At the meeting, 's 5000 m performance was anticipated following his collapse in the 10,000 m at the 2013 Finnkampen, which received significant media attention. Uhrbom thought that the Swedish men could defend their title. Sportscaster was removed from the 2014 broadcast following over 100 complaints that he was too biased in his 2013 coverage.
In the women's competition, Finland led by four points ahead of the closing 1500 metres event. Sweden's Emma Green faltered to finish only 3rd, but Lovisa Lindh reportedly made up for the error to give Sweden the team title.
Points given in each event are, from 1st to 6th place: 7-5-4-3-2-1, in relays 1st and 2nd place are awarded with 5 and 2 points.
Points:
Finland's points are shown first
Finland's points are shown first