About Viking Palm
Lived 1923 – 2009 (aged 85). Viking Palm was a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Bror Viking Palm (13 October 1923 – 19 January 2009 ) was a Swedish light-heavyweight freestyle wrestler. He competed at the 1952, 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won a gold medal in 1952, finishing fourth in 1960. In 1960 his bronze medal match against Anatoly Albul ended in a draw, but Albul had a lower body weight.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Viking Palm?
Olympic wrestler (1923–2009)
When was Viking Palm born?
Viking Palm was born on 13 October 1923 in Broby.
When did Viking Palm die?
Viking Palm died on 15 January 2009 in Täby.
What was Viking Palm's occupation?
Viking Palm was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Viking Palm?
Viking Palm was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Viking Palm. https://biography.guide/viking-palm/
MLA: "Viking Palm." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/viking-palm/.
Chicago: "Viking Palm." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/viking-palm/.
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