Marcus Nilsson
SwedenActive- Born
- May 3, 1991 (35 years old)
- Birthplace
- Malmö, Sweden
- Events
- Decathlon · Heptathlon Short Track
Marcus Nilsson (born 3 May 1991 in Malmö) is a Swedish decathlete. He competed at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow, Russia.
Nilsson hails from Kalmar. He grew up in a sports family where both his father Carl-Gustaf ”Calle” and mother Katarina competed at an elite level.
His brother David and two sisters, Ida and Johanna, have belonged to the Swedish national team in athletics. At the 2002 Swedish cross country championships the family walked home with four gold medals, one silver and one bronze.
As of Oct 27, 2026: Decathlon 8327 (#116 all-time), Heptathlon Short Track 5760, 2026 season best 14.12 (May 30, 2026, Fredriksskans, Kalmar (SWE)) · Last competition: Östsvenskas Stora DM-helg, May 30, 2026, 14.12 · 35 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 14.12 | – | May 30, 2026 | Östsvenskas Stora DM-helg |
| 2026 | DT Indoor | 44.03 | – | Feb 25, 2026 | Inbjudningstävling diskus |
| 2026 | DT | 46.46 | – | May 14, 2026 | Swedish League division 1 |
| 2025 | HJ | 1.89 | – | Apr 26, 2025 | 38th Multistars |
| 2025 | PV | 4.85 | – | Apr 27, 2025 | 38th Multistars |
| 2025 | LJ | 6.79 | +0.0 | Apr 26, 2025 | 38th Multistars |
| 2025 | 60mH Indoor | 8.85 | – | Jan 12, 2025 | KA 2-spelen |
| 2025 | 100m | 11.38 | -0.6 | Apr 26, 2025 | 38th Multistars |