Christian Olsson
- January 4, 2024
- Hurdler
Quick Facts
Full Name | Christian Olsson |
Occupation | Hurdler |
Date Of Birth | Jan 25, 1980(1980-01-25) |
Age | 44 |
Birthplace | Garsten |
Country | Austria |
Birth City | Upper Austria |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Christian Olsson Biography
Name | Christian Olsson |
Birthday | Jan 25 |
Birth Year | 1980 |
Place Of Birth | Garsten |
Home Town | Upper Austria |
Birth Country | Austria |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Parents | Gullbritt Olsson, Bert Olsson |
Spouse | Gordana Bosanac |
Christian Olsson is one of the most popular and richest Hurdler who was born on January 25, 1980 in Garsten, Upper Austria, Austria. Swedish hurdler who took home his gold in triple jumping at the 2004 Olympics. He also took home two medals of gold at the European Championships,
Debbie Ferguson McKenzie also competed in track events of the 2004 Olympics.
Olsson first became interested in triple jump after watching Jonathan Edwards set the world record at the World Championships in his hometown Gothenburg. Since 1999, Olsson has been trained by Yannick Tregaro. Before that, Olsson was trained by Viljo Nousiainen.
Olsson had his international breakthrough in 2001 when he won silver at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics. He has the Swedish national record outdoors, 17.79 m (2004 Summer Olympics), and the Swedish national record indoors, 17.83 m (2004). Olsson has won the Swedish Championships seven times, and has also competed successfully on national level in high jumping.
In the year 2014, He was associated in a relationship with Gordana Bosanac.
Christian Olsson Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Hurdler |
House | Living in own house. |
Christian Olsson is one of the richest Hurdler from Austria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Christian Olsson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The first time he competed was during his first 2001 World Championships and won silver.
In 2012, he officially disqualified from track and field in 2012 after sustaining numerous injuries.
Christian Olsson (born 25 January 1980 in Gothenburg) is a former Swedish athlete competing in high jump and triple jump. He won an Olympic gold medal, one gold and one silver medal in the World Championships and two gold medals in the European Championships as well as a further two golds in the World Indoor championships. He also won the overall IAAF Golden League jackpot in 2004 where he cashed in 500,000 US dollars (after splitting the million dollar pot with Tonique Williams-Darling).
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 4 in |
Christian Olsson height 6 ft 4 in Christian weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Christian Olsson Dating?
According to our records, Christian Olsson married to Gordana Bosanac. As of December 1, 2023, Christian Olsson’s is not dating anyone.
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From 2007 to his retirement in 2012, he was beset by injuries which left him largely on the sidelines and unable to compete at top level competitions.
Facts & Trivia
Christian Ranked on the list of most popular Hurdler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Austria. Christian Olsson celebrates birthday on January 25 of every year.
On 3 August 2009 Olsson competed in Swedish Championships in Malmö. He won the competition with a jump at 16.72 m. This was the first competition Olsson failed to reach 17 m or more since he jumped in a competition in Birmingham in 2003.