Kjell-Åke Nilsson

Kjell-Åke Lennart "Sörmarkarn" Nilsson (born 5 April 1942) is a retired Swedish high jumper. He competed at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics and at the 1966 European Athletics Championships and finished in seventh, sixth and eighth place, respectively.[1][3][4] Nilsson won a bronze medal at the 1966 European Indoor Games and became a Swedish champion outdoors in 1963 and indoors in 1966.[5]

For Swedish association football player, see Kjell-Åke Nilsson (footballer).

Kjell-Åke Nilsson
Personal information
Born5 April 1942 (1942-04-05) (age 78)
Östmark, Sweden
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)High jump
ClubSörmarks IF
IFK Sunne
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)2.12 m (1963)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
European Indoor Games
1966 DortmundHigh jump

References
  1. Kjell-Åke Nilsson. sports-reference.com
  2. Kjell-Åke Nilsson. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. Kjell-Åke Nilsson. Swedish Olympic Committee.
  4. Kjell-Åke Nilsson . Swedish Olympic Committee
  5. Kjell-Åke "Sörmarkarn" Nilsson 1942-04-05. storagrabbar.se



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