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Claes Johanson

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Claes Johanson
Johanson in 1913
Personal information
Born4 November 1884
Hyssna, Sweden
Died9 March 1949 (aged 64)
Göteborg, Sweden
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubÖrgryte IS, Göteborg
Göteborgs AK
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Summer Olympics
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. In 1913 he won the unofficial European Championships in the 75 kg division.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Claes Johanson Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 21 May 2013.