Peter Karlsson (born 23 November 1970 in GothenburgSports-Reference profile) 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 was 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.
Competition record Representing 1994European ChampionshipsHelsinki, Finland7th (sf)100 m10.41 (wind: +1.7 m/s)4th relay39.051995World ChampionshipsGothenburg, Sweden25th (qf)100 m10.399th (sf) relay38.78Disqualified in the final1996European Indoor ChampionshipsStockholm, Sweden3rd60 m6.64Olympic GamesAtlanta, United States17th (qf)100 m10.245th relay38.671997World ChampionshipsAthens, Greece40th (qf)100 m10.4012th (sf) relay39.041998European Indoor ChampionshipsValencia, Spain17th (h)60 m6.70European ChampionshipsBudapest, Hungary6th relay39.32
Personal bests Outdoor 100 metres – 10.18 (0.0 m/s) (Cottbus 1996) NR 200 metres – 21.31 (+2.0 m/s) (Stockholm 1993) Indoor 60 metres – 6.58 (Gent 1996) NR
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