Per Nilsson

SwedenSweden
Born
Mar 1, 1953 (73 years old)
Events
Shot Put

Per Nilsson is a Sweden thrower, born on March 1, 1953. He competes primarily in the SP.

His personal bests include 19.51 in the SP. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.

Personal best · Shot Put19.51
#926 all-time
1982 season best18.28Sep 8, 1982 · Olympic Stadium, Athina
Last competitionAthina European ChampionshipsSep 8, 1982 · 18.28
Athina European Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: Shot Put 19.51 (#926 all-time), 1982 season best 18.28 (Sep 8, 1982, Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)) · Last competition: Athina European Championships, Sep 8, 1982, 18.28 · 73 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
SPStockholm 1981Sweden Shot Put all-time list19.511,092 pts#926

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1982SP 18.28–Sep 8, 1982Athina European Championships
1981SP 19.51–Aug 29, 1981Stockholm (SWE)
1980SP 19.46–Aug 30, 1980Helsinki (FIN)
1978SP 19.30–Aug 8, 1978Pitea (SWE)
1977SP 19.03–Jun 3, 1977Champaign, IL (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Per Nilsson's Shot Put personal best is 19.51, set on Aug 29, 1981 in Stockholm (SWE), #926 on the all-time list.

Per Nilsson competes in the Shot Put.

1982 season best: 18.28, set on Sep 8, 1982 in Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE). Last competition: Athina European Championships on Sep 8, 1982, 18.28.