Anders Ahlgren
Swedish Greco-Roman wrestler (1888–1976)
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Anders Oscar Ahlgren (12 February 1888 – 27 December 1976) was a Swedish Greco-Roman wrestler.[3] He was a world champion in 1913 and finished second in 1911 and 1922.[4]
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Born12 February 1888
Malmö, Sweden
Died27 December 1976 (aged 88)
Malmö, Sweden
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Ahlgren at the 1912 Summer Olympics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 12 February 1888 Malmö, Sweden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 27 December 1976 (aged 88) Malmö, Sweden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Greco-Roman wrestling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | GAK Enighet, Malmö | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Iivari Tuomisto[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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At the 1912 Summer Olympics, Ahlgren won the silver medal in the light heavyweight class. In a remarkable final, he wrestled for nine hours against Ivar Böhling, before the bout was declared a draw. The judges refused to award a gold medal, and gave silver medals to both wrestlers.[5]
Ahlgren was coached by Iivari Tuomisto, a Finnish heavyweight wrestler.[1][2]
Besides wrestling Ahlgren was involved in the production of canned food and co-owned a mink farm.[6]
