Middleweight B, Greco-Roman (≤82½ kg), Men

In the Official Report, this class was termed the “Middleweight B” class, which differentiated it from the 75 kg. class, which was called the )Middleweight A) class. In modern sources, it is usually called the light-heavyweight class.

Anders Ahlgren of Sweden had won medals at three international competitions in 1910-1911, while Finland’s Ivar Böling was less well known. After eight rounds, Ahlgren had thrown four opponents, and received four byes or walkovers. Böling had been less impressive, advancing through eight rounds with two throws, two decisions, two wins by default, and two byes. But in the final match, which started at 0920 and continued until 2000, no decision was reached. With a short intervalk every 30th minute, they effectively wrestled for nine hours. The three judges then ruled the match a double loss, usually called, erroneously, a draw. As there was no winner, a gold medal was not awarded, so Ahlgren and Böling were declared co-silver medalists.