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Per Nilsson

SWESWEMen
Birth dateMar 1, 1953
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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.

Key facts
Shot Put
19.51
#929 all-time
1982 season best
18.28
Sep 8, 1982 · Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)
1982 season best
Last competition
Athina European Championships
Sep 8, 1982 · 18.28
Athina European Championships
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Shot Put 19.51 (#929 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

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

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.28-Sep 8Athina European Championships

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.51-Aug 29Stockholm vFIN, Stockholm

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.46-Aug 30Helsinki FINvSWE, Helsinki

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.30-Aug 8Pitea

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.03-Jun 3Champaign NCAA Championships, Champaign, IL

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Per Nilsson's Shot Put personal best?

Per Nilsson's Shot Put personal best is 19.51, set on Aug 29, 1981 in Stockholm (SWE), #929 on the all-time list.

Which events does Per Nilsson compete in?

Per Nilsson competes in the Shot Put.

How did Per Nilsson perform in 1982?

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.