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Swedish wrestler (1942–1991)

Arne Robertsson
Robertsson (right) vs. Masa Saito at the 1964 Olympics
Personal information
Born23 March 1942
Lidköping, Sweden
Died29 January 1991 (1991-01-30) (aged 48)
Lidköping, Sweden
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight120 kg (265 lb)
Sport
SportWrestling
ClubLidköpings AS
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
World championships
Bronze medal – third place 1977 Lausanne Greco-Roman +100 kg
European championships
Silver medal – second place 1966 Karlsruhe Freestyle, +97 kg
Silver medal – second place 1969 Modena Greco-Roman, +100 kg

Arne Alf Robert Robertsson (23 March 1942 – 29 January 1991) was a Swedish heavyweight wrestler who won a bronze medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1977 World Championships. He competed at the 1964 and 1968 Olympics in freestyle and at the 1976 Games in Greco-Roman wrestling, but was eliminated after two rounds on all occasions. At the European championships Robertsson won a silver medal in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling each.

References

  1. Arne Robertsson. sports-reference.com
  2. Arne Robertsson. Swedish Olympic Committee
  3. Ringen – Europameisterschaften. Freistil Schwergewicht, griechisch-römisch – Superschwergewicht. sport-komplett.de
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