About Gustaf Nilsson
Lived 1899 – 1980 (aged 80). Gustaf Nilsson was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Gustaf Rudolf Nilsson (2 March 1899 – 26 January 1980) was a Swedish wrestler. He competed in the Greco-Roman lightweight event at the 1920 Summer Olympics, being eliminated by Richard Frydenlund in round two.
Nilsson competed for the Landskrona club Argos. He was referred to as "the Scanian lion". Nilsson was also a Swedish champion, and repeatedly ended up in second place in the Swedish championships.
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Who was Gustaf Nilsson?
wrestler
When was Gustaf Nilsson born?
Gustaf Nilsson was born on 2 March 1899 in Landskrona.
When did Gustaf Nilsson die?
Gustaf Nilsson died on 26 January 1980.
What was Gustaf Nilsson's occupation?
Gustaf Nilsson was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Gustaf Nilsson?
Gustaf Nilsson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gustaf Nilsson (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gustaf Nilsson. https://biography.guide/gustaf-nilsson-amateur-wrestler/
MLA: "Gustaf Nilsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gustaf-nilsson-amateur-wrestler/.
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