About Egon Svensson
Lived 1913 – 1995 (aged 81). Egon Svensson was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Egon Edvin Roland Svensson (17 November 1913 – 12 June 1995) was a bantamweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Sweden. He won silver medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics and 1937 and 1938 European Championships. His son Roland competed in the same event at the 1968 Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Egon Svensson?
Olympic wrestler (1913-1995)
When was Egon Svensson born?
Egon Svensson was born on 17 November 1913 in Malmö.
When did Egon Svensson die?
Egon Svensson died on 12 June 1995 in Malmö.
What was Egon Svensson's occupation?
Egon Svensson was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Egon Svensson?
Egon Svensson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Egon Svensson. https://biography.guide/egon-svensson/
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