Nils Nicklén Explained

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.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nils Nicklén. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417182007/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ni/nils-nicklen-1.html. dead. 17 April 2020. Sports-Reference.com. 25 August 2014.