John Nyman

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Emanuel•Nyman
Used nameJohn•Nyman
Born25 April 1908 in Sundsvall, Västernorrland (SWE)
Died19 October 1977 in Sundsvall, Västernorrland (SWE)
AffiliationsSAIK, Sundsvall (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

John Nyman had the following finishes at major championships – 1937 European Championship: Unlimited Greco-Roman (2nd); 1938 European Championship: Unlimited Greco-Roman (2nd).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Wrestling SWE John Nyman
Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver