About Gösta Andersson
Lived 1917 – 1975 (aged 58). Gösta Andersson was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Erik Gösta Andersson (15 February 1917 – 12 September 1975), known as Gösta Andersson, was a Swedish welterweight Greco-Roman wrestler. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics and won a gold and a silver medal, respectively.
In the 1948 final against Miklós Szilvási Andersson cut his eyebrow while leading 3:0. The referee allowed the bout to continue despite strong bleeding, and Andersson won the gold medal. He lost to Szilvási in the 1952 Olympic final.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gösta Andersson?
wrestler (1917-1975)
When was Gösta Andersson born?
Gösta Andersson was born on 15 February 1917 in Selångers parish.
When did Gösta Andersson die?
Gösta Andersson died on 12 September 1975 in Sundsvall.
What was Gösta Andersson's occupation?
Gösta Andersson was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Gösta Andersson?
Gösta Andersson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gösta Andersson (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gösta Andersson. https://biography.guide/gosta-andersson-amateur-wrestler/
MLA: "Gösta Andersson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gosta-andersson-amateur-wrestler/.
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