Ragnar Svensson (wrestler)

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Ragnar Svensson
Ragnar Svensson vs Tan Tari, Rome 1960.jpg
Svensson vs. Tan Tarı at the 1960 Olympics
Personal information
Born22 June 1934 (1934-06-22) (age 85)
Osby, Sweden
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight110 kg (243 lb)
Sport
Sport Greco-Roman wrestling
ClubKlippans BK

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]

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References

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