Erik Malmberg

Erik Malmberg (15 March 1897 – 9 May 1964) was a Swedish wrestler. He competed at the 1924, 1928 and 1932 Summer Olympics in Greco-Roman events and won a bronze, a silver, and a gold medal, respectively. His younger brother Algost also took part in the 1928 Games, but as a freestyle wrestler. Malmberg was a businessman by trade.[1][2]

For the Finnish chess player, see Erik Malmberg (chess player). For the Swedish musician, see Eric Malmberg.

Erik Malmberg
Erik Malmberg at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Born(1897-03-15)15 March 1897
Götaland, Sweden
Died9 May 1964(1964-05-09) (aged 67)
Götaland, Sweden
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubGöteborgs AK
Örgryte IS
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
1924 Paris Featherweight
1928 Amsterdam Featherweight
1932 Los Angeles Lightweight
World Championships
1921 Helsinki Featherweight
European Championships
1925 Milan Featherweight
1926 Riga Featherweight
1930 Stockholm Lightweight
Men's Freestyle wrestling
European Championships
1929 Paris Lightweight
1930 Brussels Lightweight

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Erik Malmberg". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
  2. Eric Malmberg. Swedish Olympic Committee


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