Claes Johanson

Swedish wrestler (1884–1949) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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
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Claes Johanson
Johanson in 1913
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Born4 November 1884
Hyssna, Sweden
Died9 March 1949 (aged 64)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubÖrgryte IS, Göteborg
Göteborgs AK
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1912 StockholmMiddleweight
Gold medal – first place1920 AntwerpLight heavyweight
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