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Björn NILSSON

SWESWEMen
Birth dateJan 11, 1956
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Björn NILSSON is a Sweden middle-distance runner, born on January 11, 1956. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.70 in the 800m, 3:39.39 in the 1500m and 3:57.78 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Key facts
1500 m
3:39.39
Mile
3:57.78
1979 season best
3:40.31
Jun 18, 1979
1979 season best
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 1500 m 3:39.39, Mile 3:57.78, 1979 season best 3:40.31 (Jun 18, 1979) · 70 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1979
1500m
3:40.31-Jun 18, 1979
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1978
1500m
3:39.39-Jul 6, 1978
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1977
800m
1:47.70-Sep 4, 1977
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1977
1500m
3:41.12-Aug 27, 1977
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1977
Mile
3:57.78-Sep 9, 1977--
1976
800m
1:48.0h-Aug 25, 1976
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1975
1500m
4:06.0h-Aug 23, 1975
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European Junior Championships

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:40.31-Jun 18Stockholm

1978

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:47.9HT-Sep 1Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1500m
3:39.39-Jul 6Göteborg
1500m
3:42.7HT-Jun 28Helsinki

1977

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:57.78-Sep 9London
800m
1:47.70-Sep 4Vittel
1500m
3:41.12-Aug 27Stockholm SWE-FIN, Stockholm

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.0HT-Aug 25Oslo NOR-SWE, Oslo

1975

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:06.0HT-Aug 23European Junior Championships
1500m
4:06.0HT-Aug 22European Junior Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Björn NILSSON's 1500 m personal best?

Björn NILSSON's 1500 m personal best is 3:39.39, set on Jul 6, 1978 in Göteborg (SWE).

Which events does Björn NILSSON compete in?

Björn NILSSON competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

How did Björn NILSSON perform in 1979?

1979 season best: 3:40.31, set on Jun 18, 1979.