Mattias Nilsson

For the ice hockey player, see Mattias Nilsson (ice hockey).
Mattias Nilsson

Nilsson in Östersund in 2008.
Personal information
Full name Mattias Nilsson
Born (1982-02-19) 19 February 1982
Brunflo, Sweden
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Professional information
Sport Biathlon
Club JämtBiathlon
World Cup debut 5 December 2002
Retired 27 September 2011
Olympic Games
Teams 2 (2006, 2010)
Medals 0
World Championships
Teams 7 (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
Medals 0
World Cup
Seasons 9 (2002/03–2010/11)
Individual victories 0
All victories 2
Individual podiums 2
All podiums 6

Mattias Nilsson (born 19 February 1982 in Brunflo, near Östersund) is a former Swedish biathlete.[1]

Nilsson retired after the 2010–11 season, announcing on 27 September 2011 his retirement from the sport due to a heart condition.[2]

References

  1. "Mattias Nilsson" (in Swedish). Swedish Olympic Committee. Retrieved 12 May 2010. (Swedish)
  2. Jemteborn, Patrik (27 September 2011). "Heart Condition Ends Mattias Nilsson's Career". Biathlonworld. International Biathlon Union. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
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