Nils Hellsten
Swedish fencer (1886–1962)
尼尔斯·赫尔斯滕 (击剑运动员)
- Born
- 19 February 1886, Stockholm
- Died
- 12 April 1962, Stockholm
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Sport
- fencing
- Occupation
- fencer, physical education teacher
Nils Erik Hellsten (19 February 1886 – 12 April 1962) was a Swedish fencer who competed at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the individual épée in 1924 and placed fifth in 1928. In 1920, he also took part in the individual foil contest. At the world championships, he took two bronze medals in the team épée in 1931 and 1934.
Hellsten was a military officer, a major in reserves. He was a teacher and deputy head at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences. He is not related to the Olympic gymnast Nils Hellsten.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – men's épée | ||
| 1920 Summer Olympics | 1920 | |
| 1928 Summer Olympics | 1928 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q1400205 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.