Peter Karlsson (athlete)

Peter Karlsson (born 23 November 1970 in Gothenburg[1]) is a retired Swedish athlete who competed in the sprinting events.[2] He is best known for winning the bronze medal in the 60 metres at the 1996 European Indoor Championships in his native Sweden. In addition, he competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics, as well as 1995 and 1997 World Championships. He is the Swedish record holder in the 100 meter dash with 10.18, as well as co-holder of the indoor 60 meter record of 6.58, together with Patrik Lövgren.

Peter Karlsson
Personal information
National teamSweden
CitizenshipSweden
Born (1970-11-23) November 23, 1970
Gothenburg, Sweden
Sport
CountrySweden
Sporttrack and field athletics

In 1996, Peter ran 100 meter in 9.98 although with a tailwind of 4.0 m/s, which is beyond the legal limit of 2.0 m/s.[3]

Competition record
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing  Sweden
1994 European Championships Helsinki, Finland 7th (sf) 100 m 10.41 (wind: +1.7 m/s)
4th 4x100m relay 39.05
1995 World Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 25th (qf) 100 m 10.39
9th (sf) 4x100 m relay 38.78[4]
1996 European Indoor Championships Stockholm, Sweden 3rd 60 m 6.64
Olympic Games Atlanta, United States 17th (qf) 100 m 10.24
5th 4x100 m relay 38.67
1997 World Championships Athens, Greece 40th (qf) 100 m 10.40
12th (sf) 4x100 m relay 39.04
1998 European Indoor Championships Valencia, Spain 17th (h) 60 m 6.70
European Championships Budapest, Hungary 6th 4x100 m relay 39.32

Personal bests

Outdoor

Indoor

References
  1. Sports-Reference profile
  2. Peter Karlsson at World Athletics
  3. All-Athletics profile
  4. Disqualified in the final


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