Nick Nieland

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Nick Nieland
Country Flag of United Kingdom Great Britain
Club Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers
Date of birth 31 01 1972
Place of birth Cornwall
Height
Weight
Turned Pro 1995
Personal Best Javelin Throw
Titles
Olympic Finals:
World Finals:
Highest World Ranking: 14th (2006)

Infobox last updated on: 6th August 2006.

Nicholas "Nick" Nieland (b. 31 Jan 1972 Cornwall, England) competes in the javelin throw for Great Britain.

Born in Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom, he had been the British number 3 for year. When his long time domestic rival Steven Backley retired, Nieland rose to prominence to achieve a gold medal for England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and is now ranked 1st in the UK.

His personal best is 85.09m set in 2000 and his best throw in 2006 is 84.70m.