Gabriel Wallin
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 October 1981 Enhörna, Sweden |
| Education | Boise State University |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[1] |
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
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
- ^ 2016 EC bio
- ^ Gabriel Wallin at World Athletics
- ^ "BSU thrower aims for repeat title". Idaho Statesman. 22 Apr 2005. p. 25. Retrieved 28 February 2026.