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Ivar Sjölin

1918 – 1992

Olympic wrestler

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About Ivar Sjölin

Lived 1918 – 1992 (aged 73). Ivar Sjölin was a Swedish amateur wrestler.

Ivar Sven Lennart "Kovan" Sjölin (28 September 1918 – 10 September 1992) was a Swedish freestyle wrestler who won a silver medal in the featherweight division at the 1948 Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

28 September 1918, Lidköping

Birth century

20th century

Died

10 September 1992, Lidköping

Occupation

Amateur wrestler

Nationality

Sweden

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ivar Sjölin's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ivar Sjölin?

Olympic wrestler (1918–1992)

When was Ivar Sjölin born?

Ivar Sjölin was born on 28 September 1918 in Lidköping.

When did Ivar Sjölin die?

Ivar Sjölin died on 10 September 1992 in Lidköping.

What was Ivar Sjölin's occupation?

Ivar Sjölin was an amateur wrestler.

What nationality was Ivar Sjölin?

Ivar Sjölin was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivar Sjölin

· Wikidata: Q3433268

· DBpedia: Ivar Sjölin

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