Vilde Nilsen

Vilde Nilsen (born 12 January 2001) is a Norwegian Paralympic cross-country skier and biathlete.[1] She made her Paralympic debut during the 2018 Winter Paralympics at the age of 17.[2] Vilde Nilsen claimed a silver medal in the women's 1.5km sprint classic standing cross-country skiing event as a part of the 2018 Winter Paralympics, which is also her first Paralympic medal.[3][4]

Vilde Nilsen
Personal information
NationalityNorwegian
Born (2001-01-12) 12 January 2001
Sport
Country Norway
SportPara Nordic skiing (Para cross-country skiing and Para biathlon)
Disability classLW4
Medal record
Women's para cross-country skiing
Representing  Norway
Winter Paralympics
2018 Pyeongchang1.5km sprint classical standing

References
  1. "Vilde Nilsen". Skiforbundet (in Norwegian Bokmål). Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  2. "Cross-Country Skiing | Athlete Profile: Vilde NILSEN – Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  3. "Cross-Country Skiing | Results Women's 1.5km Sprint Classic Final, Standing – Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  4. "Vilde (17) sammenliknes med Klæbo: – Hun bryter ned selvtilliten til gutta". Dagbladet.no (in Norwegian). 14 March 2018. Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2018.


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