| 2023 Nordic Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 27-28 May |
| Host city | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Level | Senior |
| Type | Outdoor |
| Participation | 287 athletes from 5 nations |
← 1965 2024 → | |
The 2023 Nordic Athletics Championships was the fourth edition of the international athletics competition between Nordic countries and was held in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was the first time the championship returned, after having been discontinued since 1965. [1]
Henrik Larsson was the most successful athlete at the championships, winning the 100 m and 200 m. Though his 100 m time was wind-assisted, his 200 m time of 20.44 seconds was the second-fastest in Swedish history. [2]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sweden (SWE) | 14 | 16 | 6 | 36 |
| 2 |  Finland (FIN) | 10 | 7 | 8 | 25 |
| 3 |  Denmark (DEN) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 28 |
| 4 |  Norway (NOR) | 7 | 6 | 12 | 25 |
| 5 |  Iceland (ISL) | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 42 | 42 | 39 | 123 | |
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