Gustav Freij

Gustav Freij

Gustav Freij in 1952
Personal information
Born 17 March 1922
Malmö, Sweden
Died 4 August 1973 (aged 51)
Malmö, Sweden
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight 67 kg (148 lb)
Sport
Sport Greco-Roman wrestling
Club IK Sparta, Malmö

Karl Gustav Herbert Freij (17 March 1922 – 4 August 1973) was a Swedish wrestler. He competed in the Greco-Roman lightweight (−67 kg) category at the 1948, 1952 and 1960 Olympics and finished in first, second and third place, respectively.[1] He missed the 1956 Games due to an injury.[2]

After retiring from competitions Freij worked at the Allhems printing plant in Malmö. He died of cancer, aged 51. A memorial wrestling tournament is held in Sweden in his honor. His nephew Leif Freij also became an Olympic wrestler.[2]

References

  1. Gustav Freij. sports-reference.com
  2. 1 2 Gustav Freij. Swedish Olympic Committee


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