Claes Johanson

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Claes Johanson
Göteborg, Sweden
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubÖrgryte IS, Göteborg
Göteborgs AK
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm
Middleweight
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Light heavyweight

Claes Edvin Johansson (4 November 1884 – 9 March 1949) was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics and won two gold medals, in 1912 and 1920.[1] In 1913 he won the unofficial European Championships in the 75 kg division.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Claes Johanson". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Claes Johanson Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2013.

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