Lina Nielsen

Lina Nielsen is a British sprinter, hurdler and yoga instructor. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was just 13, Lina revealed her illness publicly in 2022 when she suffered a flare-up before her World Championship debut in Eugene, Oregon.

Despite Lina’s setbacks over the years, she has shown incredible strength and perseverance. Lina was part of the women’s 4x400m relay that finished third at the Stade de France for a maiden Olympic medal (at the Paris 2024 Olympics).

Lina attended MS Together’s launch event where she spoke about her experience of living with MS and being an athlete and she’s also spoken on Sky Sports News and BBC Radio Woman’s Hour about MS Together.

Lina also took part in a webinar for MS Together on healthy lifestyle.

Listen to Lina's ambassador announcement.