About Ove Johansson
Lived 1943 – 2025 (aged 81). Ove Johansson was a Swedish weightlifter.
Folke Klas-Ove Johansson (24 December 1943 – 5 March 2025) was a Swedish heavyweight weightlifter who competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics. He failed in the clean and press in 1968, and finished ninth in 1972.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ove Johansson?
Swedish weightlifter
When was Ove Johansson born?
Ove Johansson was born on 24 December 1943 in Stockholm.
When did Ove Johansson die?
Ove Johansson died on 5 March 2025 in Malung.
What was Ove Johansson's occupation?
Ove Johansson was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Ove Johansson?
Ove Johansson was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ove Johansson (weightlifter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ove Johansson. https://biography.guide/ove-johansson/
MLA: "Ove Johansson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ove-johansson/.
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