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Lars-Erik Nilsson

Lars-Erik Nilsson

SWESWEMen
Birth dateFeb 1, 1961
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Lars-Erik Nilsson is a Sweden long-distance runner, born on February 1, 1961. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:58.05 in the 3000m, 13:33.98 in the 5000m, 27:58.70 in the 10000m, 1:03:00 in the Semi and 49:56 in the 10MilesRoa. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:58.70
5000 m
13:33.98
1989 season best
14:07.05
Jul 19, 1989
1989 season best
Age
65 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:58.70, 5000 m 13:33.98, 1989 season best 14:07.05 (Jul 19, 1989) · 65 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
5000m
14:07.05-Jul 19, 1989
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1989
CrossCount
42:23-Mar 19, 1989
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1989
10MilesRoa
49:56-May 21, 1989--
1988
5000m
13:53.16-Jun 26, 1988
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1988
10000m
28:45.63-Mar 11, 1988
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1988
CrossCount
37:01-Mar 26, 1988
↓
-
1987
10000m
28:14.20-Jun 5, 1987
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-
1987
CrossCount
38:04-Mar 22, 1987
↓
-
1987
Semi
1:03:00-May 9, 1987--
1986
5000m
13:33.98-Jun 12, 1986
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1986
10000m
27:58.70-May 30, 1986
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1986
CrossCount
36:55.9-Mar 23, 1986
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-
1985
10000m
28:44.22-Aug 10, 1985
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1985
CrossCount
34:47-Mar 24, 1985
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-
1984
3000m
7:58.05-Jul 21, 1984--
1984
10000m
28:09.22-Jul 2, 1984
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-
1984
CrossCount
34:55-Mar 25, 1984
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-
1982
CrossCount
36:02.8-Mar 21, 1982
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1980
CrossCount
23:12-Mar 9, 1980
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1979
5000m
14:28.87-Aug 18, 1979
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European Junior Championships

1989

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:07.05-Jul 19Pescara Golden Gala, Stadio Adriatico, Pescara
10MilesRoa
49:56-May 21European Clubs Cup, Verona
CrossCount
42:23-Mar 1917th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Stavanger

1988

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:53.16-Jun 26Gävle
CrossCount
37:01-Mar 2616th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Auckland
10000m
28:45.63-Mar 11Canberra

1987

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:14.20-Jun 5Aachen
Semi
1:03:00-May 9Half Marathon, Malmö
CrossCount
38:04-Mar 2215th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Warszawa

1986

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:52.76-Aug 28Stuttgart European Championships
5000m
13:52.76-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
10000m
28:59.41-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
5000m
13:37.65-Jul 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
5000m
13:33.98-Jun 12Göteborg
10000m
27:58.70-May 30Aachen
CrossCount
36:55.9-Mar 2314th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Neuchatel

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:44.22-Aug 10European Cup Final C2, Reykjavík
CrossCount
34:47-Mar 2413th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lisboa

1984

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:58.05-Jul 21Oslo
10000m
28:09.22-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
10000m
28:27.26-Jun 13-
CrossCount
34:55-Mar 2512th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, New York, NY

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
36:02.8-Mar 2110th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ippodromo Capannelle, Roma

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
23:12-Mar 98th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Paris

1979

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:28.87-Aug 18European Junior Championships
5000m
14:28.87-Aug 16European Junior Championships
5000m
14:37.50-Aug 16European Junior Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lars-Erik Nilsson's 10 000 m personal best?

Lars-Erik Nilsson's 10 000 m personal best is 27:58.70, set on May 30, 1986 in Aachen (GER).

Which events does Lars-Erik Nilsson compete in?

Lars-Erik Nilsson competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Lars-Erik Nilsson perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 14:07.05, set on Jul 19, 1989.