Before the fifth and final stage, Gustav Bergman and Sara Hagström had linked a grip on the O-ring in Uppsala.

A grip they did not let go and both were crowned winners in the orienteering classic.

Bergman, 7.38, had a comfortable lead to lean back on.

Bergman, OK Ravinen, finished second 40 seconds behind the stage winner, and second overall, Eskil Kinneberg who competes for OK Kåre.

Kinneberg never threatened the overall victory.

- A bit unnatural to run without "pushing".

It was nice to know that I could take a little extra time and that it didn't matter if I stopped and checked the map an extra time, says Bergman.

"Felt a little dizzy"

Even Hagström, who competes for IFK Göteborg Orientering, had a comfortable lead of 4 minutes and 52 seconds to the nearest chasing Lisa Risby, OK Kåre.

Hagström came third in the fifth stage, one minute behind the winner Marianne Andersen, Kristiansand OK.

- I had slept very badly last night, almost nothing.

So I was a little nervous about how my body would react after a night like that and I felt a little dizzy.

Once I started, I felt that it was still business as usual, says Hagström.

This was also Hagström's first overall win in the O-ring's elite women's class.

She has previously won in the youth classes.

"Going home and eating some sweets"

The duo is now preparing for the orienteering European Championship in Estonia, which starts on August 3.

TT: How do you celebrate this?

- I'm going home and eat some candy, I'm actually going to Estonia next week, says Bergman.

- It would have been fun to celebrate properly, but unfortunately I have to recharge for the EC.

Going to have a little barbecue with a couple of friends, says Hagström.