About Ivar Johansson
Lived 1903 – 1979 (aged 76). Ivar Johansson was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Ivar Valentin Johansson (31 January 1903 – 4 August 1979) was a Swedish wrestler who competed at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1932 he won the gold medal in the Greco-Roman welterweight and freestyle middleweight events. Four years later he won the gold medal in the Greco-Roman middleweight competition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ivar Johansson?
Swedish Olympic wrestler (1903–1979)
When was Ivar Johansson born?
Ivar Johansson was born on 31 January 1903 in Norrköping.
When did Ivar Johansson die?
Ivar Johansson died on 4 August 1979 in Norrköpings S:t Johannes parish.
What was Ivar Johansson's occupation?
Ivar Johansson was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Ivar Johansson?
Ivar Johansson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ivar Johansson (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ivar Johansson. https://biography.guide/ivar-johansson-amateur-wrestler/
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