About Karl-Erik Nilsson
Lived 1922 – 2017 (aged 95). Karl-Erik Nilsson was a Swedish firefighter and amateur wrestler.
Karl-Erik Nilsson (4 January 1922 – 14 December 2017) was a light-heavyweight (-87 kg) Greco-Roman wrestler from Sweden. He competed at the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Olympics and won one gold (in 1948) and two bronze medals. He won another bronze medal at the 1955 World Wrestling Championships. He died in December 2017.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karl-Erik Nilsson?
Swedish Olympic wrestler (1922–2017)
When was Karl-Erik Nilsson born?
Karl-Erik Nilsson was born on 4 January 1922 in Eslöv Municipality.
When did Karl-Erik Nilsson die?
Karl-Erik Nilsson died on 14 December 2017 in Malmö.
What was Karl-Erik Nilsson's occupation?
Karl-Erik Nilsson was a firefighter and amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Karl-Erik Nilsson?
Karl-Erik Nilsson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Karl-Erik Nilsson
· DBpedia: Karl-Erik Nilsson (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl-Erik Nilsson. https://biography.guide/karl-erik-nilsson-firefighter/
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