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 (aged 69 years 5 months 24 days) 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