About Tor Nilsson
Lived 1919 – 1989 (aged 70). Tor Nilsson was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Tor Folke René Nilsson (20 March 1919 – 13 April 1989) was a heavyweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Sweden who won a silver medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tor Nilsson?
Olympic wrestler (1919-1989)
When was Tor Nilsson born?
Tor Nilsson was born on 20 March 1919 in Lund.
When did Tor Nilsson die?
Tor Nilsson died on 13 April 1989 in Lund.
What was Tor Nilsson's occupation?
Tor Nilsson was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Tor Nilsson?
Tor Nilsson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tor Nilsson. https://biography.guide/tor-nilsson/
MLA: "Tor Nilsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tor-nilsson/.
Chicago: "Tor Nilsson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tor-nilsson/.
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