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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