Carl Westergren

Swimmer

Birthday October 13, 1895

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Sweden

DEATH DATE Aug 5, 1958 (62)

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About

Swedish wrestler who won three Olympic gold medals and competed in the 1920, 1924, 1928, and 1932 Summer Olympics.

Before Fame

He first medaled at the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp.

Trivia

He won his three Olympic medals in the middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight competitions.

Family Life

He is the son of Carl and Nikka Westergren.

Associated With

He medalled at the 1924 Olympics when swimmer Johnny Weissmuller took home three golds.