About Gösta Magnusson
Lived 1915 – 1948 (aged 33). Gösta Magnusson was a Swedish weightlifter.
Klas Gösta Natanael Magnusson (13 September 1915 – 25 November 1948) was a Swedish light heavyweight weightlifter. In 1948 he won a European title and a bronze Olympic medal 1948 Summer Olympics in London. An avid ice angler, Magnusson drowned later that year after stepping on weak ice in his home district.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gösta Magnusson?
Swedish weightlifter (1915–1948)
When was Gösta Magnusson born?
Gösta Magnusson was born on 13 September 1915 in Örebro.
When did Gösta Magnusson die?
Gösta Magnusson died on 25 November 1948 in Örebro.
What was Gösta Magnusson's occupation?
Gösta Magnusson was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Gösta Magnusson?
Gösta Magnusson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gösta Magnusson. https://biography.guide/gosta-magnusson/
MLA: "Gösta Magnusson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gosta-magnusson/.
Chicago: "Gösta Magnusson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gosta-magnusson/.
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