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. He competed in the lightweight event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

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

References

  1. ↑ "Karl Johnson". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  2. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Karl Johnson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. 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.