Karl Johnson (wrestler)

Karl Johnson
Born(1883-11-13)13 November 1883
Grästorp, Sweden
Died6 November 1952(1952-11-06) (aged 68)
Burbank, California, United States

Karl Johnson (13 September 1883 – 6 November 1952) was a Swedish wrestler.[1] He competed in the lightweight event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2]

Johnson, also known as the "Terrible Swede", fought in the United States, based in Chicago, in mixed style challenge matches, including Cornish wrestling.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Karl Johnson". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Karl Johnson Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  3. ^ The "Terrible Swede" defeated, Indianapolis Journal, 24 November 1899, p2.
  4. ^ Albany NY, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, 24 November 1899, p27.
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