About Bengt Johansson
Lived 1926 – 2008 (aged 82). Bengt Johansson was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Karl Bengt Johansson (4 January 1926 – 9 April 2008) was a Swedish flyweight wrestler. As a Greco-Roman wrestler he won a world title in 1950 and finished fifth at the 1952 Summer Olympics. In freestyle wrestling he won two bronze medals, at the 1949 European and 1951 world championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bengt Johansson?
Swedish amateur wrestler (1926-2008)
When was Bengt Johansson born?
Bengt Johansson was born on 4 January 1926 in Hallsberg.
When did Bengt Johansson die?
Bengt Johansson died on 9 April 2008 in Arboga.
What was Bengt Johansson's occupation?
Bengt Johansson was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Bengt Johansson?
Bengt Johansson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bengt Johansson (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bengt Johansson. https://biography.guide/bengt-johansson/
MLA: "Bengt Johansson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bengt-johansson/.
Chicago: "Bengt Johansson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bengt-johansson/.
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