Einar Karlsson

Einar Karlsson (1 September 1908 – 17 February 1980) was a Swedish wrestler. He competed at the 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics and won two bronze medals: in the freestyle featherweight in 1932 and in the Greco-Roman featherweight in 1936. He also won seven national titles and three medals at the European championships of 1933–1937, all in Greco-Roman events.[1][2]

Einar Karlsson
Karlsson at the 1936 Olympics
Personal information
Born1 September 1908
Stockholm, Sweden
Died17 February 1980 (aged 71)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportWrestling
ClubDjurgårdens IF, Stockholm

References

  1. Einar Karlsson. sports-reference.com
  2. Einar Karlsson. Swedish Olympic Committee


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