Maria Freij

Maria Freij

SwedenSwedenActive
Born
Oct 24, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres Short Track

Maria Freij is a Sweden sprinter, born on October 24, 1998. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 55.56 in the 400m, 2:02.94 in the 800m, 4:49.53 in the 1500m, 3:46.11 in the 4x400m and 4:49.53 in the 1500m-short-track. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track2:06.28
2026 season best2:06.28Jan 31, 2026 · Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:28.48
Last competitionFinnkampenAug 29, 2026 · 2:07.27

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 2:06.28, 600 Metres Short Track 1:28.48, 2026 season best 2:06.28 (Jan 31, 2026, Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (ESP)) · Last competition: Finnkampen, Aug 29, 2026, 2:07.27 · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mRegensdorf 2022Sweden 400 m all-time list55.56993 pts––
800mTampere 2024Sweden 800 m all-time list2:02.941,111 pts–#205
1500mIndoorVäxjö 20194:49.53856 pts––
4x400mSödertälje 2023Sweden 4 × 400 m all-time list3:46.11––
1500m-short-trackIndoorVäxjö 20194:49.53856 pts––
1500m-short-track20194:49.53856 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026600m 1:28.74–May 14, 2026Nationales Auffahrts-Meeting
2026800m 2:01.96–Aug 26, 2026Internationales Abendsportfest
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:05.57–Feb 8, 2026Sparkassen Indoor Meeting Dortmund
2026800m-short-track 2:06.28–Jan 31, 2026Gran Premio Ciudad de Valencia
2025600m 1:29.71–Aug 9, 2025Abendmeeting, Sportanlage Wisacher, Regensdorf
2025800m 2:03.69–Aug 13, 2025Fribourg International Meeting, Stade universitaire de St-Léonard, Fribourg
2024600m-short-track Indoor1:28.48–Jan 28, 2024Biel/Bienne Athletics Hallenmeeting, Halle End der Welt, Magglingen (i)
2024600m Indoor1:28.48–Jan 28, 2024Biel/Bienne Athletics Hallenmeeting, Halle End der Welt, Magglingen (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Maria Freij's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:06.28, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (ESP).

Maria Freij competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:06.28, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Velódromo Luis Puig, Valencia (ESP). Last competition: Finnkampen on Aug 29, 2026, 2:07.27.