About Johannes Eriksen
Lived 1889 – 1963 (aged 74). Johannes Eriksen was a Danish amateur wrestler.
Johannes Thorvald Eriksen (12 June 1889 – 25 June 1963) was a Danish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born and died in Frederiksberg.
In 1908, he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Greco-Roman middleweight competition.
Four years later, he was eliminated in the fifth round of the Greco-Roman light-heavyweight class after losing his fight to August Rajala.
At the 1920 Games, he won the bronze medal in the Greco-Roman light-heavyweight competition.
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Who was Johannes Eriksen?
Danish wrestler
When was Johannes Eriksen born?
Johannes Eriksen was born on 12 June 1889 in Frederiksberg.
When did Johannes Eriksen die?
Johannes Eriksen died on 25 June 1963 in Frederiksberg.
What was Johannes Eriksen's occupation?
Johannes Eriksen was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Johannes Eriksen?
Johannes Eriksen was Danish.
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