Bengt Nilsson (athlete)

Bengt Nilsson (17 February 1934 – 11 May 2018[2]) was a Swedish high jumper. In 1954 he won the Swedish and European titles and set a European record at 2.11 m; later that year he was awarded the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal.[3]

Bengt Nilsson
Bengt Nilsson in the 1950s
Personal information
Born(1934-02-17)17 February 1934
Härnösand, Sweden
Died11 May 2018(2018-05-11) (aged 84)
Solna, Sweden
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventHigh jump
ClubWestermalms IF
Achievements and titles
Personal best2.114 m (1954)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1954 Bern High jump

Nilsson got injured at the 1956 Summer Olympics and finished only 26th.[4] He retired from athletics shortly thereafter.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Bengt Nilsson. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. ^ "Bengt Nilsson - Sveriges Olympiska Kommitté".
  3. ^ a b Bengt Nilsson. storagrabbar.se
  4. ^ Bengt Nilsson. sports-reference.com