Fritiof Svensson

Fritiof Svensson
Personal information
Born2 June 1896
Bälinge, Sweden
Died5 March 1961 (aged 64)
Stockholm, Sweden
Relative
  • Jesper Turkulainen (great grandnephew)
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubDjurgårdens IF, Stockholm
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1920 AntwerpFeatherweight
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1922 Stockholm58 kg

Konrad Martin Fritiof Svensson (2 June 1896 – 5 March 1961) was a featherweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Sweden who competed at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.[1] He won a bronze medal in 1920 and finished fifth in 1924. Svensson won a world title in Stockholm in 1922.[2][3]

Svensson represented Djurgårdens IF.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Fritiof Svensson". Olympedia. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  2. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Fritiof Svensson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 21 September 2011.
  3. ↑ Fritiof Svensson. Swedish Olympic Committee
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