About Lennart Eriksson
Lived 1939 – 2017 (aged 78). Lennart Eriksson was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Knut Olof Lennart Eriksson (4 February 1939 – 1 September 2017) was a Swedish wrestler. At the 1969 World Championships he finished fourth in the unlimited-weight freestyle and won a bronze medal in the under 100 kg Greco-Roman contest. He competed in the light-heavyweight freestyle event at the 1964 Summer Olympics, but was eliminated in the second round by the eventual winner Aleksandr Medved.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lennart Eriksson?
Swedish amateur wrestler
When was Lennart Eriksson born?
Lennart Eriksson was born on 4 February 1939 in Västerås.
When did Lennart Eriksson die?
Lennart Eriksson died on 1 September 2017.
What was Lennart Eriksson's occupation?
Lennart Eriksson was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Lennart Eriksson?
Lennart Eriksson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lennart Eriksson (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lennart Eriksson. https://biography.guide/lennart-eriksson-amateur-wrestler/
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