Fritiof Svensson

Swedish wrestler (1896–1961)

Fritiof Svensson
Personal information
Born2 June 1896
Bälinge, Sweden
Died5 March 1961 (aged 64)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubDjurgårdens IF, Stockholm
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1920 Antwerp Featherweight
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1922 Stockholm 58 kg

Konrad Martin Fritiof Svensson (2 June 1896 – 5 March 1961) was a featherweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Sweden who competed at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.[1] He won a bronze medal in 1920 and finished fifth in 1924. Svensson won a world title in Stockholm in 1922.[2][3]

Svensson represented Djurgårdens IF.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Fritiof Svensson". Olympedia. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Fritiof Svensson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 21 September 2011.
  3. ^ Fritiof Svensson. Swedish Olympic Committee

External links

  • Fritiof Svensson at the International Wrestling DatabaseEdit on Wikidata
  • Fritiof Svensson at Olympics.comEdit on Wikidata
  • Fritiof Svensson at OlympediaEdit on Wikidata
  • Fritiof Svensson at the Swedish Olympic Committee (in Swedish)Edit on Wikidata
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