Mats Nilsson (javelin thrower)
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Mats Nilsson is a 4-time male javelin thrower who competed for the University of Alabama (1995–1998), the University of Texas at El Paso (2000–2001), and the Swedish National Team (1991–2004). He was ranked top-10 in the world as a junior, a perennial medalist at the Swedish Championships, and became Crimson Tide's first NCAA champion in the javelin throw in history. Mats Nilsson received his PhD in exercise physiology.[citation needed]
Mats Nilsson, 2004 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Mats Inge Nilsson |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Born | |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) |
| Relative | Joakim Nilsson (brother) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | Javelin |
| Club | Klippans FK |
| Retired | 2005 |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 77.14 m |
He is the younger brother of Joakim Nilsson.
Progression
- 1989: 48.80 m/160.1 ft (600 g)
- 1990: 63.02 m/206.7 ft (600 g)
- 1991: 72.22 m/236.9 ft (600 g), 65.90 m/216.2 (700 g); EYOD Silver Medalist European Youth Olympic Festival
- 1992: 61 m/200.1 ft (800 g)
- 1993: 66.72 m/218.8 ft (800 g)
- 1994: 70.14 m/230.1 ft (800 g); Junior World Championships 9th place
- 1995: 72.20 m/236.8 ft (800 g)
- 1996: 76.66 m/251.5 ft (800 g); NCAA Silver Medalist, SEC Gold Medalist
- 1997: 77.14 m/253.08 ft (800 g); NCAA Gold Medalist, SEC Gold Medalist, M22 European Championships 10th place