Åke Nilsson (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 April 1945 (age 80) Bollnäs, Sweden |
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Javelin throw |
| Club | Gävle GIK Turebergs IF Gefle IF |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 87.76 m (1968) |
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Karl Åke Nilsson (born 29 April 1945) is a retired Swedish javelin thrower. In 1968 he won the national title and set a national record at 87.76 m, which ranked him #3 in the world and was enough for an Olympic bronze medal. He threw a mere 83.48 m in the 1968 Olympic final and placed sixth.