About Edvard Westerlund
Lived 1901 – 1982 (aged 81). Edvard Westerlund was a Finnish amateur wrestler.
Edvard Vilhelm "Eetu" Westerlund (1 February 1901 – 7 December 1982) was a Greco-Roman wrestler from Finland. He competed at the 1924, 1928 and 1936 Olympics and won a gold medal in 1924 and a bronze in 1928. He collected the same pair of medals at the world championships in 1921–22.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edvard Westerlund?
Olympic wrestler
When was Edvard Westerlund born?
Edvard Westerlund was born on 1 February 1901 in Helsinki.
When did Edvard Westerlund die?
Edvard Westerlund died on 7 December 1982 in Helsinki.
What was Edvard Westerlund's occupation?
Edvard Westerlund was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Edvard Westerlund?
Edvard Westerlund was Finnish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Edvard Westerlund
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edvard Westerlund. https://biography.guide/edvard-westerlund/
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