About Kurt Pettersén
Lived 1916 – 1957 (aged 41). Kurt Pettersén was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Kurt Arne Pettersén (21 June 1916 – 15 November 1957) was a bantamweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Sweden who won a gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics. He won silver medals at the European championships in 1938 and 1939 (Greco-Roman) and 1949 (freestyle).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kurt Pettersén?
Swedish Olympic wrestler (1916-1957)
When was Kurt Pettersén born?
Kurt Pettersén was born on 21 June 1916 in Borås.
When did Kurt Pettersén die?
Kurt Pettersén died on 15 November 1957 in Borås.
What was Kurt Pettersén's occupation?
Kurt Pettersén was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Kurt Pettersén?
Kurt Pettersén was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kurt Pettersén. https://biography.guide/kurt-pettersen/
MLA: "Kurt Pettersén." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kurt-pettersen/.
Chicago: "Kurt Pettersén." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kurt-pettersen/.
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