Carl-Georg Andersson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Carl-Georg•Andersson |
| Used name | Carl-Georg•Andersson |
| Born | 19 May 1885 in Halmstad, Halland (SWE) |
| Died | 21 March 1961 (aged 75 years 10 months 2 days) in København (Copenhagen), Hovedstaden (DEN) |
| Measurements | 52 kg |
| Affiliations | GAK Enighet, Malmö (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
In 1912, Carl-Georg Andersson lived in Malmö and represented the local club GAK Enighet. At the Olympic Games in Stockholm in 1912, he was eliminated when he suffered his second loss in the fourth round against the future Finnish gold medalist Kaarlo Koskelo, a fall after 22 min. Andersson later moved to Copenhagen, where he worked as an electrician. There, he was hit by a truck and died at the age of 75.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | SWE |
Carl-Georg Andersson | |||
| Featherweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | AC r4/8 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died after being hit by a truck.)