Skip To Main Content

Penn Relays

Wall of Fame

Fritz Nilsson about to hurt a shot put

Fritz Nilsson

  • Class
  • Induction
    2009
  • Sport(s)
Michigan ‘54

Nilsson was a rare five-time winner at the Penn Relays, dominating the weight events in the 1950s. Only the second of three, three-time winners of the discus throw, he set a Carnival record of 174-3 7/8 in 1955, a mark that lasted seven years. He also won a pair of shot put titles during his career.
Explore HOF Explore Wall of Fame Members
Skip Ad
Skip Sponsors