SEUppsala has been named Sweden's best sports city for 2026, according to a jury of 50 members. The city received first place on 27 of the jurors' lists and was ranked among the top three by 40 of them. This marks the first time Uppsala has won the award, having previously placed second in 2018. Notable athletes associated with Uppsala include world champion discus thrower Vanessa Kamga, Diamond League winner Nathalie Björn, and pole vaulters Armand Duplitis, who set multiple world records this year. Other cities like Gothenburg came in second, maintaining their strong performance in the rankings.
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