Claes Johanson
Swedish wrestler (1884–1949)
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Claes Edvin Johanson (4 November 1884 – 9 March 1949) was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics and won two gold medals, in 1912 and 1920.[1] In 1913 he won the unofficial European Championships in the 75 kg division.[2]
Born4 November 1884
Hyssna, Sweden
Died9 March 1949 (aged 64)
Gothenburg, Sweden
ClubÖrgryte IS, Göteborg
Göteborgs AK
Göteborgs AK
Johanson in 1913 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 November 1884 Hyssna, Sweden |
| Died | 9 March 1949 (aged 64) Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Greco-Roman wrestling |
| Club | Örgryte IS, Göteborg Göteborgs AK |
Medal record | |