About Bertil Antonsson
Lived 1921 – 2006 (aged 85). Bertil Antonsson was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Hans Bertil August Antonsson (19 July 1921 – 27 November 2006) was a Swedish heavyweight wrestler. He competed at the 1948, 1952 and 1960 Summer Olympics in freestyle wrestling and won silver medals in 1948 and 1952. In 1956 he entered the Greco-Roman contest instead and finished fifth.
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Who was Bertil Antonsson?
Swedish amateur wrestler (1921-2006)
When was Bertil Antonsson born?
Bertil Antonsson was born on 19 July 1921 in Trollhättan.
When did Bertil Antonsson die?
Bertil Antonsson died on 27 November 2006 in Trollhättan.
What was Bertil Antonsson's occupation?
Bertil Antonsson was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Bertil Antonsson?
Bertil Antonsson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bertil Antonsson. https://biography.guide/bertil-antonsson/
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