Peter Lars Mikael Borglund (born 29 January 1964) is a retired javelin thrower from Sweden, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics (1988 and 1992). He is a five-time Swedish champion in the men's javelin event (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1996). His personal best is 84.76 metres, thrown on August 19, 1989 in Stockholm.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Sweden | ||||
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 11th | 75.46 m |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 9th | 78.22 m |
| 1990 | European Championships | Split, SFR Yugoslavia | 16th | 77.46 m |
| 1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 27th | 74.40 m |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 22nd | 74.72 m |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 25th | 74.58 m |
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