Stina Nilsson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stina Nilsson
Stina Nilsson in 2023
Country	Sweden
Full name	Täpp Karin Stina Nilsson
Born	(1993-06-24) 24 June 1993 (age 32) Malung, Sweden
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Ski club	IFK Mora SK
World Cup career
Seasons	9 – (2012–2020) (cross-country skiing) 2 – (2021–2022) (biathlon)
Individual wins	23 (cross-country skiing) 0 (biathlon)
Team wins	3 (cross-country skiing) 0 (biathlon)
Indiv. podiums	41 (cross-country skiing) 1 (biathlon)
Team podiums	7 (cross-country skiing) 1 (biathlon)
Indiv. starts	108 (cross-country skiing) 14 (biathlon)
Team starts	9 (cross-country skiing) 1 (biathlon)
Overall titles	0 – (4th in 2017)
Discipline titles	3 – (2 U23, 1 SP)
Medal record Representing  Sweden Women's cross-country skiing International nordic ski competitions Event 1st 2nd 3rd Olympic Games 1 2 2 World Championships 2 5 0 Olympic Games Gold 2018 Pyeongchang Individual sprint Silver 2018 Pyeongchang 4 × 5 km relay Silver 2018 Pyeongchang Team sprint Bronze 2014 Sochi Team sprint Bronze 2018 Pyeongchang 30 km classical World Championships Gold 2019 Seefeld Team sprint Gold 2019 Seefeld 4 × 5 km relay Silver 2015 Falun Individual sprint Silver 2015 Falun Team sprint Silver 2015 Falun 4 × 5 km relay Silver 2017 Lahti 4 × 5 km relay Silver 2019 Seefeld Individual sprint Junior World Championships Gold 2012 Erzurum Individual sprint Gold 2013 Liberec Individual sprint Gold 2013 Liberec 4 × 3.33 km relay Silver 2012 Erzurum 4 × 3.33 km relay European Youth Olympic Festival Gold 2011 Liberec Individual sprint Women's biathlon European Championships Bronze 2023 Lenzerheide Mixed relay
Updated on 29 March 2020.

Stina Nilsson (born June 24, 1993) is a Swedish athlete. She used to be a top cross-country skier and then switched to biathlon. Stina has won five Olympic medals, including a gold medal in the individual sprint at the 2018 Winter Olympics. In March 2020, she decided to try biathlon. Then, in April 2024, she announced she would return to cross-country skiing, focusing on long-distance races. On March 2, 2025, she won the women's Vasaloppet, a very famous long-distance ski race.

Stina's Sports Journey

Starting Out: Junior Champion

Stina Nilsson made her first big appearance in the World Cup on March 7, 2012. She finished 23rd in her debut race in Drammen, Norway. That same year, she won a gold medal in the sprint event at the Junior World Championships in Erzurum, Turkey.

In 2013, Stina continued her success at the Junior World Championships in Liberec, Czech Republic. She won another gold medal in the sprint, showing she was a rising star.

First Olympic Medal and World Cup Podiums

The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi brought Stina her first Olympic medal. On February 19, 2014, she and her teammate Ida Ingemarsdotter won bronze in the team sprint. Stina also placed 10th in the individual sprint. Soon after, she earned her first individual World Cup podium, finishing third in a sprint race in Drammen.

World Championship Success in Falun

At the 2015 World Championships in Falun, Sweden, Stina Nilsson had an amazing performance. She won three silver medals! These included medals in the individual sprint, the team sprint (with Ida Ingemarsdotter), and the 4 × 5 km relay. She also won the Under-23 World Cup title for the 2014–2015 season.

Continued Growth and More Medals

Stina kept improving, winning the Under-23 World Cup title again in the 2015–2016 season. She also won three individual sprint events that season.

In 2017, she won another silver medal in the 4 × 5 km relay at the World Championships in Lahti, Finland. Stina had a fantastic 2016–2017 season, winning nine individual World Cup races. She finished fourth overall in the World Cup standings and second in the Sprint World Cup.

Olympic Glory in Pyeongchang

The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, were a huge success for Stina. She won four Olympic medals!

• On February 13, she became an Olympic champion, winning the gold medal in the individual sprint.
• She then won two silver medals: one in the 4 × 5 km relay and another in the team sprint.
• On February 25, Stina surprised everyone by winning a bronze medal in the 30 km classical mass start race.

She also finished 10th in the 15 km skiathlon. For her achievements, Stina was given the Victoria Scholarship in 2018, a special award in Sweden.

World Championship Wins and Sprint Title

Stina started the 2018-2019 season strong. Even after a thigh injury, she recovered to compete at the 2019 World Championships in Seefeld, Austria. She won a silver medal in the freestyle sprint. Then, she earned her first World Championships gold medals in the classical team sprint and the 4 × 5 km relay. In the relay, she famously sprinted past Norway's Therese Johaug to secure the win for Sweden. Stina's success continued, and she won the Sprint World Cup title for the first time in her career.

Injuries and a Big Change to Biathlon

The 2019-2020 season was tough for Stina due to a rib injury. She had some good results early on, but the injury worsened during the Tour de Ski, forcing her to stop. These races turned out to be her last as a cross-country skier.

On March 22, 2020, Stina announced a big change: she was switching to biathlon! This was a surprising move, as she was one of Sweden's most successful cross-country skiers of the 2010s.

Learning Biathlon: First Steps

In her first biathlon season (2020–2021), Stina mostly competed in the IBU Cup, a lower-level competition. Her best individual result was an 8th place in a pursuit race. She also got her first international biathlon podium in a relay race, finishing second. Stina faced challenges with her shooting accuracy during this time.

In March 2021, she joined the Swedish team for World Cup races in Östersund, Sweden. She did well, earning her first World Cup points by placing 26th in the sprint and 22nd in the pursuit.

Biathlon World Cup Podiums and Olympics

By spring 2021, Stina officially joined Sweden's national biathlon team. She even won a gold medal at the summer biathlon Swedish championships, beating famous biathletes Elvira and Hanna Öberg.

In her second biathlon season (2021–2022), Stina became a regular in World Cup races. She improved her skiing speed and shooting. In January 2022, she achieved her first Biathlon World Cup podium, a second place in a relay race in Ruhpolding, Germany. In March, she earned her first individual biathlon podium, finishing third in a sprint race in Kontiolahti, Finland.

Stina was chosen for the Swedish biathlon team at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. However, because her teammates were performing so well, she did not get to compete in any races. This meant she didn't get a chance to win an Olympic medal in biathlon.

Cross-country Skiing Achievements

Stina Nilsson has won many medals in cross-country skiing.

Olympic Games Medals

She has won 5 Olympic medals: 1 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze.

World Championships Medals

She has won 7 World Championship medals: 2 gold and 5 silver.

Biathlon Achievements

Stina Nilsson has also achieved success in biathlon.

World Cup Podiums in Biathlon

She has earned 1 individual podium and 1 team podium in the Biathlon World Cup.

No.	Season	Date	Location	Race	Place
1	2021–22	5 March 2022	Kontiolahti	Sprint	3rd

No.	Season	Date	Location	Race	Place	Team
1	2021–22	14 January 2022	Ruhpolding	Relay	2nd	Skottheim / Nilsson / Brorsson / Magnusson

See also

In Spanish: Stina Nilsson para niños