Gabriel Wallin

Gabriel Wallin
Personal information
Born (1981-10-14) 14 October 1981
Enhörna, Sweden
EducationBoise State University
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[1]
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Javelin throw

Gabriel Wallin (born 14 October 1981) is a Swedish athlete specialising in the javelin throw.[2] He represented his country at four World Championships in Athletics without qualifying for the final.

Wallin was an NCAA champion thrower for the Boise State Broncos track and field team, winning the javelin throw at the 2004 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships and 2005 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[3]

His personal best in the event is 83.23 metres set in Hässelby in 2013.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Sweden
2003 European U23 Championships Bydgoszcz, Poland 16th (q) Javelin throw 68.30 m
2005 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 24th (q) Javelin throw 72.04 m m
2007 World Championships Osaka, Japan 33rd (q) Javelin throw 70.61 m
2010 European Championships Barcelona, Spain 15th (q) Javelin throw 76.12 m
2011 World Championships Daegu, South Korea 26th (q) Javelin throw 74.44 m
2012 European Championships Helsinki, Finland 8th Javelin throw 77.18 m
2013 World Championships Moscow, Russia 28th (q) Javelin throw 74.66 m
2014 European Championships Zürich, Switzerland 26th (q) Javelin throw 73.16 m
2016 European Championships Amsterdam, Netherlands 23rd (q) Javelin throw 76.00 m

Seasonal bests by year

  • 2004 - 80.71
  • 2005 - 80.31
  • 2007 - 78.97
  • 2008 - 74.62
  • 2009 - 79.69
  • 2010 - 78.31
  • 2011 - 80.88
  • 2012 - 81.45
  • 2013 - 83.23
  • 2014 - 77.88
  • 2015 - 79.16
  • 2016 - 82.81

References

  1. ^ 2016 EC bio
  2. ^ Gabriel Wallin at World Athletics
  3. ^ "BSU thrower aims for repeat title". Idaho Statesman. 22 Apr 2005. p. 25. Retrieved 28 February 2026.