Erik Malmberg
Swedish wrestler (1897–1964)
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Erik Malmberg (15 March 1897 – 9 May 1964) was a Swedish wrestler.[1] He competed at the 1924, 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics in Greco-Roman events and won a bronze, a silver, and a gold medal, respectively. His younger brother Algost also took part in the 1928 Games, but as a freestyle wrestler. Malmberg was a businessman by trade.[2][3]
Born15 March 1897
Gothenburg, Sweden
Died9 May 1964 (aged 67)
Gothenburg, Sweden
ClubGöteborgs AK
Örgryte IS
Örgryte IS
Erik Malmberg at the 1928 Olympics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 15 March 1897 Gothenburg, Sweden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 9 May 1964 (aged 67) Gothenburg, Sweden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Greco-Roman wrestling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Göteborgs AK Örgryte IS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Malmberg was born in Gothenburg, represented Göteborgs AK and Örgryte IS, and died in Gothenburg.[3]
