Agnes Arvidsson (Sweden) Before these European Championships, she had competed only at the national level — and she was not the leader of the final nomination. Few saw her as a favourite, even though back in May 2025, at the Swedish National Championships, she totaled 458 kg, which was 23 kg more than the top nominee coming into this event. Already after the squat, she took the lead — 10 kg ahead of the British favourite — and claimed the gold medal in the lift! In the bench press, she secured 9