Per Johan Niklas Wallenlind (born 21 November 1968) is a retired track and field athlete from Sweden, who competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles event. He won the bronze medal at the 1990 European Championships in Split, Yugoslavia. His personal best was 48.35, achieved on 5 August 1992 in the final of the men's 400 m hurdles at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Sweden | |||||
| 1990 | European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 3rd | 400m hurdles | 48.52 |
| 1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 8th | 400m hurdles | 50.28 |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 5th | 400m hurdles | 48.63 |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 9th | 400m hurdles | 49.31 |
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