Karl-Erik Nilsson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarl-Erik•Nilsson
Used nameKarl-Erik•Nilsson
Born4 January 1922 in Stehag, Eslöv, Skåne (SWE)
Died14 December 2017 in Malmö, Skåne (SWE)
AffiliationsGAK Enighet, Malmö (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 2
Total 3

Biography

Greco-Roman wrestler Karl-Erik Nilsson won a gold medal at the 1948 London Olympics and added two bronzes in 1952 and 1956, all in the light-heavyweight class. In 1949, he was one of the first wrestlers who reached out to the German wrestlers who came back to athletic competition after reconciliation, when he and his teammates travelled to Germany for a competition series. At the World Championships Nilsson had less success placing fourth, seventh and third in 1950, 1953 and 1955, respectively.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Wrestling SWE Karl-Erik Nilsson
Light-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold
1952 Summer Olympics Wrestling SWE Karl-Erik Nilsson
Light-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1956 Summer Olympics Wrestling SWE Karl-Erik Nilsson
Light-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze