Leif Nilsson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Leif Krister•Nilsson |
| Used name | Leif•Nilsson |
| Born | 16 November 1952 in Brönnestad, Hässleholm, Skåne (SWE) |
| Measurements | 188 cm / 108 kg |
| Affiliations | Stockholmspolisens IF, Stockholm (SWE) / Sundbybergs TK, Sundbyberg (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
Leif Nilsson had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1978 World Championships Heavyweight class (385.0 kg); 2nd in the 1950 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (357.5 kg); 3rd in the 1978 European Championships Heavyweight class (375.0 kg).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | SWE |
Leif Nilsson | |||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 7 | |||||
| 1980 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | SWE |
Leif Nilsson | |||
| Heavyweight II, Men (Olympic) | 4 |