David Nilsson

SwedenSwedenActive
Born
Apr 16, 1987 (39 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

David Nilsson is a Sweden middle-distance runner, born on April 16, 1987. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:50.07 in the 1500m, 7:57.55 in the 3000m, 13:44.55 in the 5000m, 28:32.82 in the 10000m and 1:01:40 in the Semi. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Personal best · Marathon2:10:09
2026 season best2:19:33Mar 7, 2026 · Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:40
Last competition32. hella Hamburg Half MarathonOct 25, 2026 · 1:04:16

As of Nov 4, 2026: Marathon 2:10:09, Half Marathon 1:01:40, 2026 season best 2:19:33 (Mar 7, 2026, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA)) · Last competition: 32. hella Hamburg Half Marathon, Oct 25, 2026, 1:04:16 · 39 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mHuddinge 20203:50.07976 pts–
3000mHallsberg 20207:57.551,071 pts–
5000mGöteborg 202013:44.551,052 pts–
10000mStockholm 202028:32.821,082 pts–
SemiGdynia 20201:01:401,120 pts–
MarathonValencia 20192:10:091,128 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026CrossCount 32:39–Jan 25, 202669° Campaccio - International Cross Country
2026Semi 1:03:54–Feb 15, 2026Hyundai Mitja Marató de Barcelona by Brooks
2026Marathon 2:19:33–Mar 7, 2026Los Angeles Marathon
2025CrossCount 26:59–Jan 19, 2025LIV Gran Premio Cáceres de la Diputación de Cáceres, Garrovillas de Alconétar - XC 9.0km
202510Kilometr 28:58–Sep 6, 2025BIG10
2025Semi 1:05:40–May 10, 2025Swedish Half Marathon Championships
202530Kilometr 1:32:47–Feb 16, 2025Kanakuri Memorial 67th kumanichi 30km Road Race
2025Marathon 2:17:50–May 31, 2025adidas Stockholm Marathon
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FAQ

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David Nilsson's Marathon personal best is 2:10:09, set on Dec 1, 2019 in Valencia (ESP).

David Nilsson competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:19:33, set on Mar 7, 2026 in Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA (USA). Last competition: 32. hella Hamburg Half Marathon on Oct 25, 2026, 1:04:16.