About Albert Pettersson
Lived 1885 – 1960 (aged 74). Albert Pettersson was a Swedish weightlifter.
Erik Albert Pettersson (5 May 1885 – 8 March 1960) was a Swedish weightlifter. He won two bronze medals at international competitions: in the lightweight division at the 1909 European Championships, and in the middleweight category (−75 kg) at the 1920 Summer Olympics. Aged 35, he was the oldest weightlifting competitor at those games.
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Who was Albert Pettersson?
Swedish weightlifter (1885–1960)
When was Albert Pettersson born?
Albert Pettersson was born on 5 May 1885 in Örebro.
When did Albert Pettersson die?
Albert Pettersson died on 8 March 1960 in Stockholm.
What was Albert Pettersson's occupation?
Albert Pettersson was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Albert Pettersson?
Albert Pettersson was Swedish.
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