Henrik Nilsson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHans Henrik•Nilsson
Used nameHenrik•Nilsson
Born15 February 1976 in Nyköping, Södermanland (SWE)
Measurements190 cm / 86 kg
AffiliationsNyköpings KK, Nyköping (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 2

Biography

Henrik Nilsson had the following podium finishes at the Flatwater World Championships: 1st 2002 K2 1000 m (with Markus Oscarsson), 1st 2003 K2 1000 m (with Markus Oscarsson), 2nd 2011 K2 1000 m (with Markus Oscarsson), 3rd 1997 K2 500 m (with the non-Olympian Henrik Andersson), 3rd 1997 K4 500 m (with Anders Svensson and the non-Olympians Henrik Andersson and Nils-Erik Jonsson), 3rd 2001 K2 500 m (with Markus Oscarsson).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1996 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) SWE Henrik Nilsson
Kayak Fours, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Sweden 6
2000 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) SWE Henrik Nilsson
Kayak Doubles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) Markus Oscarsson 9
Kayak Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Markus Oscarsson 2 Silver
2004 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) SWE Henrik Nilsson
Kayak Doubles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) Markus Oscarsson 4 h2 r2/3
Kayak Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Markus Oscarsson 1 Gold
2012 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) SWE Henrik Nilsson
Kayak Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Markus Oscarsson 5

Special Notes