Erik Malmberg

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Erik Malmberg
Erik Malmberg at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Born(1897-03-15)15 March 1897
Gothenburg, Sweden
Died9 May 1964(1964-05-09) (aged 67)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubGöteborgs AK
Örgryte IS
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1932 Los Angeles Lightweight
Silver medal – second place 1928 Amsterdam Featherweight
Bronze medal – third place 1924 Paris Featherweight
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1921 Helsinki Featherweight
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1930 Stockholm Lightweight
Silver medal – second place 1926 Riga Featherweight
Bronze medal – third place 1925 Milan Featherweight
Men's freestyle wrestling
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1929 Paris Lightweight
Silver medal – second place 1930 Brussels Lightweight

Erik Malmberg (15 March 1897 – 9 May 1964) was a Swedish wrestler.[1] He competed at the 1924, 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics in Greco-Roman events and won a bronze, a silver, and a gold medal, respectively. His younger brother Algost also took part in the 1928 Games, but as a freestyle wrestler. Malmberg was a businessman by trade.[2][3]

Malmberg was born in Gothenburg, represented Göteborgs AK and Örgryte IS, and died in Gothenburg.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Erik Malmberg". Olympedia. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Erik Malmberg". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
  3. ^ a b Eric Malmberg. Swedish Olympic Committee
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