Gösta Magnusson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKlas Gösta Natanael•Magnusson
Used nameGösta•Magnusson
Born13 September 1915 in Stora Mellösa, Örebro, Örebro (SWE)
Died25 November 1948 in Örebro, Örebro (SWE)
Measurements82 kg
AffiliationsÖrebro AK, Örebro (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Gösta Magnusson had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1948 Olympics Light-Heavyweight class (375.0 kg); 1st in the 1948 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (375.0 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Weightlifting SWE Gösta Magnusson
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze