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Karl Johnson (wrestler)

Karl Johnson (wrestler)

Swedish wrestler

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]

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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

  1. [1]
    "Karl Johnson". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Karl Johnson Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  3. [3]
    The "Terrible Swede" defeated, Indianapolis Journal, 24 November 1899, p2.
  4. [4]
    Albany NY, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, 24 November 1899, p27.


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