Roland Nilsson (shot putter)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 26, 1924 Svanöbruk, Västernorrland, Sweden |
| Died | February 21, 2014 (aged 89) Alton, Illinois, United States |
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 105 kg (231 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Shot put, discus throw |
| Club | F11 IF, Nyköping (SWE); Westermalms IF; Michigan Wolverines, Ann Arbor |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | SP – 17.00 m (1953) DT – 54.54 m (1954) |
Fritz Roland Nilsson (November 26, 1924 – February 21, 2014) was an athlete who was a member of the Swedish Olympic teams in 1948 and 1952. He was also a member of the Michigan Wolverines men's track and field team. He won six Big Ten Conference championships in the shot put and five event championships at the Penn Relays.