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Åke Nilsson (athlete)

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Åke Nilsson
Personal information
Born29 April 1945 (1945-04-29) (age 79)
Bollnäs, Sweden
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventJavelin throw
ClubGävle GIK
Turebergs IF
Gefle IF
Achievements and titles
Personal best87.76 m (1968)[1][2]

Karl Åke Nilsson (born 29 April 1945) is a retired Swedish javelin thrower. In 1968 he won the national title and set a national record at 87.76 m, which ranked him #3 in the world and was enough for an Olympic bronze medal. He threw a mere 83.48 m in the 1968 Olympic final and placed sixth.[1][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Åke Nilsson. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Åke Nilsson. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ Åke Nilsson. Swedish Olympic Committee
  4. ^ Åke Nilsson 1945-04-29. storagrabbar.se