About Olle Anderberg
Lived 1919 – 2003 (aged 84). Olle Anderberg was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Olle Henrik Martin Anderberg (13 September 1919 – 26 September 2003) was a Swedish wrestler. He competed in the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics in freestyle and Greco-Roman events and won a silver medal in the Greco-Roman featherweight in 1948 and a gold in the freestyle lightweight in 1952. Between 1942 and 1962 Anderberg won three world, two European and 27 national titles.
Anderberg's father Frans and brother Gunnar played football in the Swedish premier division. Olle tried football too, but had a much better career in wrestling, both as a competitor and a coach. He worked with the national teams of Finland, Turkey and Iran (1957–1960), and was personally known to Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Olle Anderberg?
Swedish wrestler (1919-2003)
When was Olle Anderberg born?
Olle Anderberg was born on 13 September 1919 in Asmundtorp parish.
When did Olle Anderberg die?
Olle Anderberg died on 26 September 2003 in Linköping.
What was Olle Anderberg's occupation?
Olle Anderberg was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Olle Anderberg?
Olle Anderberg was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Olle Anderberg. https://biography.guide/olle-anderberg/
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