Nils Nicklén
Finnish high jumper
About Nils Nicklén
Lived 1917 – 1995 (aged 78). Nils Nicklén was a Finnish high jumper.
Nils Ole Nicklén (9 February 1917 – 9 May 1995) was a Finnish high jumper.
He was born in Karis and represented a club in Helsinki, where he also died. He is best known for winning the bronze medal at the 1946 European Championships. At the 1948 Olympic Games he no-heighted in the final. His personal best jump was 2.00 metres, achieved in 1939.
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Who was Nils Nicklén?
Finnish high jumper
When was Nils Nicklén born?
Nils Nicklén was born on 9 February 1917 in Karis.
When did Nils Nicklén die?
Nils Nicklén died on 9 May 1995 in Helsinki.
What was Nils Nicklén's occupation?
Nils Nicklén was a high jumper.
What nationality was Nils Nicklén?
Nils Nicklén was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nils Nicklén. https://biography.guide/nils-nicklen/
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