Tobias Jonsson

Tobias Jonsson (born 29 February 1996) is a Swedish Paralympic athlete who competes in international track and field competitions, he competes in long jump and was a former sprinter. He is a World silver medalist and a two-time European silver medalist in the long jump.[1][2]

Tobias Jonsson
Personal information
Born (1996-02-29) 29 February 1996
Mellerud, Sweden
Sport
Country Sweden
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityStargardt disease
Disability classT12
ClubIK Orient
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Sweden
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2017 LondonLong jump T12
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2016 GrossetoLong jump T12
Silver medal – second place2018 BerlinLong jump T12
Bronze medal – third place2014 SwanseaLong jump T13
Bronze medal – third place2021 BydgoszczLong jump T12

Tobias is the younger brother of Per Jonsson, the brothers both competed at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Paralympics.[3]

References
  1. "Tobias Jonsson - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 14 May 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Tobias Jonsson - Swedish Paralympic Committee (in Swedish)". Swedish Paralympic Committee. 14 May 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Tobias Jonsson extremely close to Paralympics medal in long jump (in Swedish)". Friidrottaren. 10 September 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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