Hässelby SK played a pivotal role in the establishment of a number of running events, including Stockholm Marathon, XL Galan and the Tjejmilen.

Over time, HSK diversified further, establishing a women's section, and inaugurating its home field, Hässelby IP.

Anders Mossberg breaks the national record in triple jump and Christer Luthell and Conny Silfver both qualify for the European Championships in Athens in decathlon.

Hässelby and Spårvägen organized Sweden's first large scale athletics event, XL Galan in the newly constructed Stockholm Globe Arena.

Over time, 12 world records was set at the meet and it hosted names like, Carl Lewis, Dayron Robles and Sifan Hassan.