Einar Eriksson

Einar Eriksson
Personal information
Born20 October 1921
Ljusdal, Sweden
Died5 August 2009 (aged 87)
Enköping, Sweden
Weight60 kg (132 lb)
Sport
SportWeightlifting
ClubSundbybergs TK
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
World Weightlifting Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1953 Stockholm -60 kg
European Weightlifting Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1950 Paris -60 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1953 Stockholm -60 kg

Einar Sven Axel Eriksson (20 October 1921 – 5 August 2009) was a Swedish featherweight weightlifter who won three bronze medals at the world and European Championships in 1950 and 1953. He placed 17th at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ Einar Eriksson Archived 14 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ EINAR ERICSSON. chidlovski.net
  3. ^ Einar Eriksson. Swedish Olympic Committee


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