About Thure Sjöstedt
Lived 1903 – 1956 (aged 52). Thure Sjöstedt was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Ture Sigvard "Thure" Sjöstedt (28 August 1903 – 2 May 1956) was a Swedish wrestler.
Career In freestyle wrestling, he won a gold and a silver medal in the 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics, respectively, as well as a European title in 1934. He finished second at the 1927 European Championships in Greco-Roman wrestling.
In the mid-1930s Sjöstedt turned professional and toured the United States with teammate Johan Richthoff. He later developed alcoholism problems and was eventually found dead in his garden cottage.
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Who was Thure Sjöstedt?
Olympic wrestler (1903-1956)
When was Thure Sjöstedt born?
Thure Sjöstedt was born on 28 August 1903 in Parish of Åhus.
When did Thure Sjöstedt die?
Thure Sjöstedt died on 2 May 1956 in Malmö Sankt Pauli parish.
What was Thure Sjöstedt's occupation?
Thure Sjöstedt was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Thure Sjöstedt?
Thure Sjöstedt was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thure Sjöstedt. https://biography.guide/thure-sjostedt/
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