Egon Svensson

Swedish Greco-Roman wrestler

Egon Svensson
Personal information
Born17 November 1913
Malmö, Sweden
Died12 June 1995 (aged 81)
Malmö, Sweden
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubIK Sparta, Malmö
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1936 Berlin -56 kg
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1937 Paris -56 kg
Silver medal – second place 1938 Tallinn -61 kg

Egon Edvin Roland Svensson (17 November 1913 – 12 June 1995) was a bantamweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Sweden. He won silver medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics and 1937 and 1938 European Championships. His son Roland competed in the same event at the 1968 Olympics.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Egon Svensson. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Egon Svensson. Swedish Olympic Committee

External links

  • Egon Svensson at the International Wrestling DatabaseEdit on Wikidata
  • Egon Svensson at Olympics.comEdit on Wikidata
  • Egon Svensson at OlympediaEdit on Wikidata
  • Egon Svensson at the Swedish Olympic Committee (in Swedish)Edit on Wikidata


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