Ronny Nilsen

Ronny Nilsen (born 7 May 1971 in Åsane, Bergen) is a former Norwegian track and field athlete who competed in the javelin. He represented the Hordaland club IL Norna-Salhus. After terminating his sports career he had several engagements as sports administrator in the Norwegian Athletics Association

He took part in the 2004 Olympics in Athens, 2005 World Championships in Helsinki and the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg, but failed to get past the qualification rounds.

Nilsen has a personal best of , which places him third on the Norwegian all-time list, behind Andreas Thorkildsen and Pål Arne Fagernes. He competed for the club IL Norna-Salhus. From March 2026 he became secretary general of the Norwegian Athletics Associacion.

Achievements

Medals at Norwegian championship Nilsen has nine national medals in javelin, including two national titles.