Peter Karlsson (athlete), Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Swedish sprinter
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Place of Birth: Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
About Peter Karlsson (athlete)
- Peter Karlsson (born 23 November 1970 in Gothenburg) is a retired Swedish athlete who competed in the sprinting events.
- He is best known for winning the bronze medal in the 60 metres at the 1996 European Indoor Championships in his native Sweden.
- In addition, he competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics, as well as 1995 and 1997 World Championships.
- He is the Swedish record holder in the 100 meter dash with 10.18, as well as co-holder of the indoor 60 meter record of 6.58, together with Patrik Lövgren. In 1996, Peter ran 100 meter in 9.98 although with a tailwind of 4.0 m/s, which is beyond the legal limit of 2.0 m/s.
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