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Christopher Nilsen (born January 13, 1998) is an American athlete specialising in pole vault and high jump. He won the silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the pole vault event with a jump of 5.97 m (19 ft 7 in).
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Apr 17, 2024 · Chris Nilsen finished second in the pole vault at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and is looking forward to competing in Paris in 2024.
Jun 24, 2024 · Jun. 23—EUGENE, Oreg. — University of South Dakota alum Chris Nilsen will return to the Olympics in the pole vault. Nilsen ensured his spot in Paris by tying for second at the U.S. Track and...
AS OLYMPIC SEASONS GO, Chris Nilsen’s was terrific. The 23-year-old Missouri native, who won consecutive NCAA vault titles for South Dakota in ’18 & ’19, leapt from highlight to highlight in his pandemic-delayed first real season as a pro.
Jun 22, 2021 · Chris Nilsen Flies High To Win Intense Pole Vault Competition At Olympic Trials. Chris Nilsen celebrates in the Men's Pole Vault Final at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. EUGENE, Oregon – Pole vaulter Chris Nilsen did not have lofty expectations back in 2016 when he qualified ...
With a silver medal from the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo and another silver from the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, OR, Chris can rightly claim to be among the top pole vaulters in the world. Added to his medal haul is a Pan Am Games gold from 2019, a World Indoor Championships bronze from.
Jul 27, 2023 · U.S. pole vaulter Chris Nilsen emphasizes that when he steps onto the runway for competition, his primary goal is to defy gravity, solely focused on leaping the highest bar achievable. While he certainly wishes them well, the 25-year-old Nilsen says he isn’t overly concerned with how high his friendly opponents jump.
Jan 13, 1998 · Honours Summary. 1 x Olympic Games Silver medallist. 1 x World Championships Silver medallist. 1 x World Championships Bronze medallist. 1 x World Indoor Championships Bronze medallist. More Honours. World Rankings. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests.
Aug 3, 2021 · Chris Nilsen, the best pole-vaulter in University of South Dakota history, has secured his spot as the second-best pole vaulter in the world. The three-time NCAA Champion Nilsen won a...
