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Sven Nylander
- Born
- Jan 1, 1962 (64 years old)
- Events
- 400 m hurdles
Sven Nylander is a Sweden hurdler, born on January 1, 1962. He competes primarily in the 110mH, 400mH and 4x100m.
His personal bests include 13.73 in the 110mH, 47.98 in the 400mH, 41.45 in the 4x100m and 3:04.32 in the 4x400m. He has earned 1 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Sweden.
Personal best · 400 m hurdles47.98
1997 season best49.75Jun 24, 1997 · Luzern
As of Oct 30, 2026: 400 m hurdles 47.98 (#68 all-time), 1997 season best 49.75 (Jun 24, 1997, Luzern (SUI)) · 64 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
4x100mBydgoszcz 197941.45–
4x400mHelsinki 19833:04.32–
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 400mH | 49.75 | – | Jun 24, 1997 | Luzern (SUI) |
| 1996 | 400mH | 47.98 | – | Aug 1, 1996 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| 1995 | 400mH | 48.53 | – | Aug 8, 1995 | IAAF World Championships |
| 1994 | 400mH | 48.22 | – | Aug 10, 1994 | Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
| 1993 | 400mH | 49.21 | – | Aug 17, 1993 | IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart |
| 1992 | 400mH | 48.75 | – | Jul 8, 1992 | Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI) |
| 1991 | 400mH | 49.39 | – | Aug 5, 1991 | Malmö (SWE) |
| 1990 | 400mH | 48.43 | – | Aug 29, 1990 | Split European Championships |