Carl Nilsson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCarl Johan•Nilsson
Used nameCarl•Nilsson
Nick/petnamesCalle
Born18 May 1888 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE)
Died23 June 1915 in Göteborg (Gothenburg), Västra Götaland (SWE)
Measurements172 cm / 62 kg
AffiliationsDjurgårdens IF, Stockholm (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Carl Nilsson was a Swedish distance runner who represented Djurgårdens IF. In 1911 Nilsson won gold at the Swedish championships in the 8km cross-country team event. The following year he ran in the marathon at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics where he finished in 32nd place. Nilsson had further success as a marathon runner when he won bronze at the Swedish championships in 1914 and 1915. However just 17 days after his third-place finish at the 1915 championships tragedy struck as Nilsson died at the young age of 27.

Personal Best: Mar – unknown.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Carl Nilsson
Marathon, Men (Olympic) 32