Björn NILSSON

Born
Jan 11, 1956 (70 years old)
Events
1500 m · Mile

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.

Personal best · 1500 m3:39.39
1979 season best3:40.31Jun 18, 1979
Personal best · Mile3:57.78

As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 3:39.39, Mile 3:57.78, 1979 season best 3:40.31 (Jun 18, 1979) · 70 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mVittel 1977Sweden 800 m all-time list1:47.701,093 pts–
1500mGöteborg 1978Sweden 1500 m all-time list3:39.391,115 pts–
MileLondon 1977Sweden Mile all-time list3:57.781,102 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19791500m 3:40.31–Jun 18, 1979–
19781500m 3:39.39–Jul 6, 1978–
1977800m 1:47.70–Sep 4, 1977–
19771500m 3:41.12–Aug 27, 1977–
1977Mile 3:57.78–Sep 9, 1977–
1976800m 1:48.0h–Aug 25, 1976–
19751500m 4:06.0h–Aug 23, 1975European Junior Championships
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Björn NILSSON's 1500 m personal best is 3:39.39, set on Jul 6, 1978 in Göteborg (SWE).

Björn NILSSON competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

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