Tor Nilsson

Swedish wrestler (1919–1989)

Tor Nilsson
Personal information
Born20 March 1919
Lund, Sweden
Died13 April 1989 (aged 70)
Lund, Sweden
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubBK Balder, Lund
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1948 London Heavyweight

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.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Tor Nilsson. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Tor Nilsson. Swedish Olympic Committee

External links

  • Tor Nilsson at the International Wrestling DatabaseEdit on Wikidata
  • Tor Nilsson at OlympediaEdit on Wikidata
  • Tor Nilsson at the Swedish Olympic Committee (in Swedish)Edit on Wikidata


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