About Leif Nilsson
Born 1952. Leif Nilsson is a weightlifter.
Leif Nilsson (born 16 November 1952) is a Swedish weightlifter. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics. He won gold medal in snatch 175 kg at world championship 1978 in Gettysburg, 4th place in total 387,5 kg.
Nilsson was born in Tormestorp and represented Stockholmspolisens IF and Sundbybergs TK.
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Who is Leif Nilsson?
Swedish weightlifter
When was Leif Nilsson born?
Leif Nilsson was born on 16 November 1952 in Hässleholm.
What is Leif Nilsson's occupation?
Leif Nilsson is a weightlifter.
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