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Ragnar Svensson (wrestler)

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Ragnar Svensson
Svensson vs. Tan Tarı at the 1960 Olympics
Personal information
Born22 June 1934 (1934-06-22) (age 90)
Osby, Sweden
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight110 kg (243 lb)
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubKlippans BK
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1963 Helsingborg +97 kg
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Västerås +97 kg

Sten Ragnar Svensson (born 22 June 1934) is a retired heavyweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Sweden. He won a silver medal at the 1963 World Championships, finishing fourth in 1958 and 1961. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Olympics and placed eighth, fifth and fourth, respectively.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ Ragnar Svensson. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Ragnar Svensson. Swedish Olympic Committee
  3. ^ Svensson, Ragnar (SWE). iat.uni-leipzig.de