Joakim Nilsson (javelin)

Joakim Nilsson (born March 30, 1971) is a Swedish former All-American javelin thrower who competed for the Alabama Crimson Tide, 1991-1995.[1][2] At the end of his career, he was awarded the prestigious Bryant Student Athlete Award (1995), named after Paul "Bear" Bryant.[3] Joakim's younger brother, Mats Nilsson, carried on the strong family tradition and won the NCAA Division 1 javelin title in 1997 for the University of Alabama.[4][5]

References
  1. "Alabama relays offers Nilsson chance to shine". The Tuscaloosa News. 23 March 1995. p. 3C. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
  2. "Nilsson wins fourth title". The Tuscaloosa News. 26 March 1995. p. 3C. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
  3. Carroll, Andrew (27 April 1995). "Nilsson, DeVasher take Bryant Awards". The Tuscaloosa News. p. 3C. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
  4. "Nilsson, Barrall set for NCAAs". The Tuscaloosa News. 4 June 1997. p. 3C. Retrieved 14 February 2010.
  5. "Discus Throwers Put UCLA Women in NCAA Track Lead". Los Angeles Times. 5 June 1997. p. 7. Retrieved 14 February 2010. Other winners were Alabama's Mats Nilsson in the men's javelin with a throw of 245-9 and Pittsburgh's Trecia Smith in the women's long jump at 21-10. ... (Payment required.)
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