Gustaf Nilsson (wrestler)
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FullnameGustaf Rudolf Nilsson
Born2 March 1899
Landskrona, Sweden
Landskrona, Sweden
Died26 January 1980 (aged 80)
Landskrona, Sweden
Landskrona, Sweden
Olympic team1920
| Gustaf Nilsson | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Gustaf Rudolf Nilsson |
| Born | 2 March 1899 Landskrona, Sweden |
| Died | 26 January 1980 (aged 80) Landskrona, Sweden |
| Olympic team | 1920 |
Gustaf Rudolf Nilsson (2 March 1899 – 26 January 1980) was a Swedish wrestler. He competed in the Greco-Roman lightweight event at the 1920 Summer Olympics, being eliminated by Richard Frydenlund in round two.[1]
Nilsson competed for the Landskrona club Argos. He was referred to as "the Scanian lion".[2] Nilsson was also a Swedish champion, and repeatedly ended up in second place in the Swedish championships.[3]
