Karl Johnson (wrestler)
| Karl Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 November 1883 Grästorp, Sweden |
| Died | 6 November 1952 (aged 68) Burbank, California, United States |
Karl Johnson (13 September 1883 – 6 November 1952) was a Swedish wrestler.[1] He competed in the lightweight event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2]
Johnson, also known as the "Terrible Swede", fought in the United States, based in Chicago, in mixed style challenge matches, including Cornish wrestling.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Karl Johnson". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ "Karl Johnson Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ The "Terrible Swede" defeated, Indianapolis Journal, 24 November 1899, p2.
- ^ Albany NY, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, 24 November 1899, p27.
External links
[edit]- Karl Johnson at the Sveriges Olympiska Kommitté (in Swedish) (English translation)
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