Jan Karlsson (wrestler)

Jan Egon Karlsson (born 15 November 1945) is a retired Swedish wrestler, who often competed both in Greco-Roman and freestyle divisions at the same championships. In this way he won two medals each at the 1972 Olympic Games and 1973 World Senior Championships. He remains the last wrestler to win a medal in both styles in the same Olympics Games.[1][2]

Jan Karlsson
Karlsson (right) at the 1973 World Championships
Personal information
Born15 November 1945 (1945-11-15) (age 74)
Trollhättan, Sweden
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Sport
SportWrestling
Event(s)Greco-Roman, freestyle
ClubTrollhättans Atletklubb

References

  1. Jan Karlsson. sports-reference.com
  2. Karlsson, Jan (SWE). iat.uni-leipzig.de


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