Kurt Pettersén

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKurt Arne•Pettersén
Used nameKurt•Pettersén
Born21 June 1916 in Borås, Västra Götaland (SWE)
Died15 November 1957 in Borås, Västra Götaland (SWE)
AffiliationsBorås BK, Borås (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Kurt Petersén had the following finishes at major championships – 1938 European Championship: 56.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 1939 European Championship: 56.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 1949 European Championship: 57.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Wrestling SWE Kurt Pettersén
Bantamweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold