Ernst Nilsson
For the Danish footballer, see Ernst Nilsson (footballer).
| Ernst Nilsson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
10 May 1891 Malmö, Sweden |
| Died |
11 February 1971 (aged 79) Malmö, Sweden |
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Freestyle wrestling | ||
| Bronze | 1920 Antwerp | Heavyweight |
Ernst Hilding Waldemar Nilsson (10 May 1891 – 11 February 1971) was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1]
In 1912 he was eliminated in the fourth round of the Greco-Roman light-heavyweight competition after losing his fight to Knut Lindberg.
Eight years later he won the bronze medal in the freestyle wrestling heavyweight class. He also participated in the Greco-Roman heavyweight competition but was eliminated in the quarter-finals after losing his fight to Jaap Sjouwerman.
At the 1924 he competed in the Greco-Roman heavyweight event as well as in the freestyle wrestling heavyweight class but was not able to win a medal.
References
- ↑ "Ernst Nilsson Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 2013-05-22.