Leif Andersson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLeif Valter•Andersson
Used nameLeif•Andersson
Nick/petnamesSnickarn
Born13 October 1949 in Arboga, Västmanland (SWE)
Measurements175 cm / 85 kg
AffiliationsArboga AK, Arboga (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Leif Andersson had the following finishes at major championships – 1974 World Championship: 82.0 kg. Greco-Roman (6th); 1973 European Championship: 82.0 kg. Greco-Roman (1st); 1980 European Championship: 82.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 1978 European Championship: 82.0 kg. Greco-Roman (4th); 1979 European Championship: 82.0 kg. Greco-Roman (4th); 1981 European Championship: 82.0 kg. Greco-Roman (8th).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Summer Olympics Wrestling SWE Leif Andersson
Middleweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 4
1980 Summer Olympics Wrestling SWE Leif Andersson
Middleweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 4

Olympic family relations