Niklas Mattsson

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Niklas Mattsson
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Mattsson in 2011
Personal information
Born (1992-03-16) 16 March 1992 (age 31)
Sundsvall, Sweden
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg)
Sport
Country Sweden
Sport Snowboarding
Medal record
Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
FIS Snowboarding World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 La Molina Slopestyle
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 Stoneham Big air

Niklas Mattsson (born 16 March 1992) is a snowboarder from Sweden. He won a silver medal at the 2011 FIS Snowboarding World Championships in the slopestyle event. Mattsson was born in Sundsvall. [1]

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References

  1. "Official Results La Molina (SPA) 22 January 2011". FIS-Ski.com. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012.