Edil Rosenqvist

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEdil Albert•Rosenqvist
Used nameEdil•Rosenqvist
Nick/petnamesRusa
Born11 December 1892 in Degerby, Inkoo, Uusimaa (FIN)
Died14 September 1973 in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN)
Measurements174 cm / 83-90 kg
AffiliationsHelsingin Atleettiklubi, Helsinki (FIN)
NOC Finland
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 2
Bronze 0
Total 2

Biography

In addition to his two Olympic silver medals, Edil Rosenqvist was also the World Greco-Roman light-heavyweight champion in 1921 and 1922 and won a bronze medal in Greco-Roman light-heavyweight at the 1930 European Championships. Rosenqvist also won the Nordic light-heavyweight title in 1921, the Nordic heavyweight title in 1925, and the Finnish title four times: in 1919 and 1920 in heavyweight and in 1921 and 1930 in light-heavyweight. During his wrestling career, Rosenqvist worked as a chauffeur and was later a successful businessman.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Wrestling FIN Edil Rosenqvist
Light-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
1924 Summer Olympics Wrestling FIN Edil Rosenqvist
Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver
1928 Summer Olympics Wrestling FIN Edil Rosenqvist
Light-Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) =6