Åke Hedberg

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBernt Åke•Hedberg
Used nameÅke•Hedberg
Born14 December 1929 in Vansbro, Dalarna (SWE)
Died7 April 1971 in Västerås, Västmanland (SWE)
Measurements73 kg
AffiliationsKristinehamns ABK, Kristinehamn (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Åke Hedberg had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1952 European Championships Middleweight class; 2nd in the 1953 European Championships Lightweight class (332.5 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Weightlifting SWE Åke Hedberg
Middleweight, Men (Olympic) 6