Jesper Nelin

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NationalitySwedish
Born (1992-10-03) 3 October 1992 (age 33)
Värnamo, Sweden
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Jesper Nelin
Nelin in 2024
Personal information
NationalitySwedish
Born (1992-10-03) 3 October 1992 (age 33)
Värnamo, Sweden
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
Professional information
SportBiathlon
ClubPiteå skidskytteklubb
World Cup debut2015
Olympic Games
Teams3 (2018, 2022, 2026)
Medals2 (1 gold)
World Championships
Teams8 (2015, 2016, 20192025)
Medals3 (1 gold)
World Cup
Seasons10 (2015/16–)
Individual victories0
All victories2
Individual podiums1
All podiums17
Overall titles0
Discipline titles0
Medal record
Men's biathlon
Representing  Sweden
International biathlon competitions
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 1 0 1
World Championships 1 1 1
Total 2 1 2
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2018 Pyeongchang4 × 7.5 km relay
Bronze medal – third place2026 Milano Cortina4 × 7.5 km relay
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2024 Nové Město4 × 7.5 km relay
Silver medal – second place2021 Pokljuka4 × 7.5 km relay
Bronze medal – third place2023 Oberhof4 × 7.5 km relay
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2019 RaubichiSprint
Silver medal – second place2019 RaubichiSingle Mixed Relay

Jesper Nelin (born 3 October 1992) is a Swedish biathlete and Olympic gold medalist in men's relay. He made his World Cup debut in December 2015 and competed in his first World Championships in Oslo 2016.[1] He represented Sweden at the 2018, 2022 and 2026 Winter Olympics.

His Olympic results include winning a gold medal in the biathlon relay in 2018 with the Swedish team,[2] along with Peppe Femling, Sebastian Samuelsson, and Fredrik Lindström.[3]

Jesper Nelin made his World Cup debut during the 2015–16 season. Over the years, he has steadily improved his results, particularly in relay races. His breakthrough performance came in the 2017–18 season when he secured a silver medal in the mixed relay at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, where he contributed to Sweden’s success in the event.

In the World Cup, Nelin has been part of several relay teams that have earned podium finishes, including victories in the World Cup relay events. He has also competed in individual events, earning competitive results, and has contributed to Sweden's strong showing in biathlon relay disciplines.

Biathlon results

References

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