Erik Malmberg

Swedish wrestler (1897–1964) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

Born(1897-03-15)15 March 1897
Gothenburg, Sweden
Died9 May 1964(1964-05-09) (aged 67)
Gothenburg, Sweden
ClubGöteborgs AK
Örgryte IS
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Erik Malmberg
Erik Malmberg at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Born(1897-03-15)15 March 1897
Gothenburg, Sweden
Died9 May 1964(1964-05-09) (aged 67)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubGöteborgs AK
Örgryte IS
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1932 Los AngelesLightweight
Silver medal – second place1928 AmsterdamFeatherweight
Bronze medal – third place1924 ParisFeatherweight
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place1921 HelsinkiFeatherweight
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1930 StockholmLightweight
Silver medal – second place1926 RigaFeatherweight
Bronze medal – third place1925 MilanFeatherweight
Men's freestyle wrestling
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1929 ParisLightweight
Silver medal – second place1930 BrusselsLightweight
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Malmberg was born in Gothenburg, represented Göteborgs AK and Örgryte IS, and died in Gothenburg.[3]

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