Rudolf Svedberg

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePer Vilhelm Rudolf•Svedberg
Used nameRudolf•Svedberg
Nick/petnamesPreven
Born19 August 1910 in Njurunda, Sundsvall, Västernorrland (SWE)
Died24 June 1992 in Eskilstuna, Södermanland (SWE)
AffiliationsSkellefteå AIK, Skellefteå (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Rudolf Svedberg had the following finishes at major championships – 1935 European Championship: 72.0 kg. Greco-Roman (1st); 1938 European Championship: 72.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Wrestling SWE Rudolf Svedberg
Welterweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold