Åke Hedberg

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBernt Åke•Hedberg
Used nameÅke•Hedberg
Born14 December 1929 in Vansbro, Dalarna (SWE)
Died7 April 1971 (aged 41 years 3 months 24 days) in Västerås, Västmanland (SWE)
Measurements73 kg
AffiliationsKristinehamns ABK, Kristinehamn (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Åke Hedberg had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1952 European Championships Middleweight class; 2nd in the 1953 European Championships Lightweight class (332.5 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Weightlifting SWE Åke Hedberg
Middleweight, Men (Olympic) 6