Erik Pettersson

Full name: Erik Albert Pettersson
Nickname(s): Starka Pelle
Gender: Male
Born: May 18, 1890 in NykÃ¶ping, SÃ¶dermanland, Sweden
Died: April 4, 1975 in Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Affiliations: Eskilstuna GAK, Eskilstuna (SWE)
Country: Sweden
Sport: Weightlifting

Medals: 1 Bronze (1 Total)

Biography

Erik Pettersson had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1920 Olympics Light-Heavyweight class (267.5 kg).

Results

Games	Age	City	Sport	Event	Team	NOC	Rank	Medal
1920 Summer	29	Antwerpen	Weightlifting	Men's Light-Heavyweight	Sweden	SWE	3	Bronze

Men's Light-Heavyweight

Event History

Games	Age	City	Sport	Team	NOC	Phase	Rank	K
1920 Summer	29	Antwerpen	Weightlifting	Sweden	SWE	Final Standings	3	267.5
1920 Summer	29	Antwerpen	Weightlifting	Sweden	SWE	One-Hand Snatch	7	62.5
1920 Summer	29	Antwerpen	Weightlifting	Sweden	SWE	One-Hand Clean & Jerk	1	92.5
1920 Summer	29	Antwerpen	Weightlifting	Sweden	SWE	Clean & Jerk	4T	112.5

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