Birger Nilsen

Birger Erling Nilsen (10 October 1896 – 19 October 1968) was a Norwegian sport wrestler.

For the American Olympic gymnast, see Birger Nilsen (gymnast).
Birger Nilsen
Personal information
Born(1896-10-10)10 October 1896
Kristiania, Norway
Died19 October 1968(1968-10-19) (aged 72)
Sport
SportWrestling
ClubSK av 1909
Medal record
Men’s wrestling
Representing  Norway
World Championships
1922 Stockholm Lightweight

He was born in Kristiania and represented the club SK av 1909. He competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics, where he placed fourth in Freestyle wrestling.[1] He won a bronze medal in the lightweight class at the 1922 World Wrestling Championships.[2]

References
  1. "Birger Nilsen". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
  2. Schanke, Tom A (2007). Norsk Idrettsleksikon (in Norwegian). Aller Forlag. p. 316. ISBN 978-82-8156-044-4.


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