Birger Nilsen
Norwegian wrestler (1896-1968)
Birger Erling Nilsen
- Born
- 10 October 1896, Oslo
- Died
- 19 October 1968, Oslo
- Citizenship
- Norway
- Sport
- amateur wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling
- Occupation
- amateur wrestler
Birger Erling Nilsen (10 October 1896 – 19 October 1968) was a Norwegian sport wrestler.
Born in Kristiania on 10 October 1896, Nilsen represented the club SK av 1909. He competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics, where he placed fourth in Freestyle wrestling. He won a bronze medal in the lightweight class at the 1922 World Wrestling Championships.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | 1928 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q4916232 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.