Jesper Nelin

Jesper Nelin
Nelin in 2024
Personal information
NationalitySwedish
Born (1992-10-03) 3 October 1992 (age 34)
Värnamo, Sweden
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
Professional information
SportBiathlon
ClubPiteå skidskytteklubb
World Cup debut2015
Olympic Games
Teams3 (2018, 2022, 2026)
Medals2 (1 gold)
World Championships
Teams8 (2015, 2016, 2019–2025)
Medals3 (1 gold)
World Cup
Seasons10 (2015/16–)
Individual victories0
All victories2
Individual podiums1
All podiums17
Overall titles0
Discipline titles0
Medal record
Men's biathlon
Representing  Sweden
International biathlon competitions
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 1 0 1
World Championships 1 1 1
Total 2 1 2
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2018 Pyeongchang4 × 7.5 km relay
Bronze medal – third place2026 Milano Cortina4 × 7.5 km relay
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2024 Nové Město4 × 7.5 km relay
Silver medal – second place2021 Pokljuka4 × 7.5 km relay
Bronze medal – third place2023 Oberhof4 × 7.5 km relay
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2019 RaubichiSprint
Silver medal – second place2019 RaubichiSingle Mixed Relay

Jesper Nelin (born 3 October 1992) is a Swedish biathlete and Olympic gold medalist in men's relay. He made his World Cup debut in December 2015 and competed in his first World Championships in Oslo 2016. He represented Sweden at the 2018, 2022 and 2026 Winter Olympics.

His Olympic results include winning a gold medal in the biathlon relay in 2018 with the Swedish team, along with Peppe Femling, Sebastian Samuelsson, and Fredrik Lindström.

Career

Jesper Nelin made his World Cup debut during the 2015–16 season. Over the years, he has steadily improved his results, particularly in relay races. His breakthrough performance came in the 2017–18 season when he secured a silver medal in the mixed relay at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, where he contributed to Sweden’s success in the event.

In the World Cup, Nelin has been part of several relay teams that have earned podium finishes, including victories in the World Cup relay events. He has also competed in individual events, earning competitive results, and has contributed to Sweden's strong showing in biathlon relay disciplines.

Biathlon results

Olympic results

1 medal (1 gold)

Event Individual Sprint Pursuit Mass start Relay Mixed relay
South Korea 2018 Pyeongchang 24th 30th 18th 9th Gold 11th
China 2022 Beijing 64th 55th 31st N/a 5th N/a
Italy 2026 Milano Cortina 12th 72nd N/a 26th Bronze N/a

World Championships

3 medals (1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)

Event Individual Sprint Pursuit Mass start Relay Mixed relay Single mixed relay
Norway 2016 Oslo-Holmenkollen 54th 31st 38th N/a 7th 12th N/a
Austria 2017 Hochfilzen 54th 59th 44th N/a 11th 6th N/a
Sweden 2019 Östersund 28th 41st 33rd N/a 7th 5th N/a
Italy 2020 Antholz 42nd 19th 11th 19th 10th 11th N/a
Slovenia 2021 Pokljuka 82nd 17th 28th 27th Silver N/a N/a
Germany 2023 Oberhof 22nd 45th 23rd 16th Bronze N/a N/a
Czech Republic 2024 Nové Město 33rd 23rd 41st N/a Gold N/a N/a
Switzerland 2025 Lenzerheide 14th 14th 11th 10th 4th N/a N/a
*During Olympic seasons, competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program.

World Cup

Individual podiums

  • 1 podium (1 MS)
No. Season Date Location Level Race Place
1 2023–24 2 March 2024 Norway Oslo-Holmenkollen World Cup Mass Start 3rd

Relay podiums

  • 4 victories
  • 20 podiums
No. Season Date Location Level Race Place Teammate(s)
12017–187 January 2018Germany OberhofWorld CupRelay1stPonsiluoma, Samuelsson, Lindström
223 February 2018South Korea PyeongchangWinter OlympicsRelay1stFemling, Samuelsson, Lindström
32019–2030 November 2019Sweden ÖstersundWorld CupMixed Relay3rdPersson, Brorsson, Ponsiluoma
47 March 2020Czech Republic Nové Město na MoraveWorld CupRelay3rdSamuelsson, Femling, Ponsiluoma
52020–216 December 2020Finland KontiolahtiWorld CupRelay2ndFemling, Ponsiluoma, Samuelsson
613 December 2020Austria HochfilzenWorld CupRelay1stFemling, Ponsiluoma, Samuelsson
720 February 2021Slovenia PokljukaWorld ChampionshipsRelay2ndFemling, Ponsiluoma, Samuelsson
814 March 2021Czech Republic Nové Město na MoraveWorld CupMixed Relay3rdE. Öberg, Magnusson, Ponsiluoma
92021–224 March 2022Finland KontiolahtiWorld CupRelay2ndFemling, Ponsiluoma, Samuelsson
1013 March 2022Estonia OtepääWorld CupMixed Relay2ndPonsiluoma, Persson, E. Öberg
112022–2310 December 2022Austria HochfilzenWorld CupRelay2ndPonsiluoma, Femling, Samuelsson
128 January 2023Slovenia PokljukaWorld CupMixed Relay3rdPonsiluoma, Brorsson, E. Öberg
1318 February 2023Germany OberhofWorld ChampionshipsRelay3rdFemling, Ponsiluoma, Samuelsson
142023–2420 January 2024Italy Antholz-AnterselvaWorld CupMixed Relay3rdMagnusson, E. Öberg, Ponsiluoma
1517 February 2024Czech Republic Nové Město na MoraveWorld ChampionshipsRelay1stBrandt, Ponsiluoma, Samuelsson
163 March 2024Norway Oslo HolmenkollenWorld CupMixed Relay2ndBrorsson, E. Öberg, Ponsiluoma
172024–2530 November 2024Finland KontiolahtiWorld CupMixed Relay3rdMagnusson, E. Öberg, Ponsiluoma
181 December 2024Finland KontiolahtiWorld CupRelay3rdBrandt, Ponsiluoma, Samuelsson
1915 December 2024Austria HochfilzenWorld CupRelay3rdBrandt, Ponsiluoma, Samuelsson
2017 January 2025Germany RuhpoldingWorld CupRelay2ndBrandt, Ponsiluoma, Samuelsson

References

  1. ↑ "Jesper Nelin". International Biathlon Union. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  2. ↑ "Jesper Nelin". Olympedia. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  3. ↑ "4 × 7.5 kilometres Relay, Men". Olympedia. Retrieved 5 November 2021.