Jimisola Laursen Explained

Jimisola Andreas Laursen (born 13 July 1977 in Malmö) is a retired Swedish sprinter who specialised in the 400 metres. He represented his country at three consecutive World Championships, starting in 2001 where he reached the semifinals. In addition, he won the silver medal at the 2002 European Indoor Championships.

Laursen today works as First Officer for Scandinavian Airlines.[1]

Competition record

Representing
1996World Junior ChampionshipsSydney, Australia16th (sf)400 m47.79
1997European U23 ChampionshipsTurku, Finland5th400 m46.48
6th4x400 m relay3:07.27
1999European U23 ChampionshipsGothenburg, Sweden8th400 m47.15
2000European Indoor ChampionshipsGhent, Belgium9th (sf)400 m48.84
2001World Indoor ChampionshipsLisbon, Portugal11th (sf)400 m48.17
World ChampionshipsEdmonton, Canada15th (sf)400 m45.62
16th (h)4x400 m relay3:04.02
2002European Indoor ChampionshipsVienna, Austriabgcolor=silver2nd400 m45.59
2003World ChampionshipsParis, France22nd (h)400 m45.87
2005World ChampionshipsHelsinki, Finland14th (h)4x400 m relay3:03.62

Personal bests

Outdoor

Indoor

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ask the pilot: What is a slot time? | Scandinavian Traveler .