Gustaf Nilsson
Wrestler
- Born
- 2 March 1899, Landskrona
- Died
- 26 January 1980
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Sport
- amateur wrestling
- Occupation
- amateur wrestler
Gustaf Rudolf Nilsson (2 March 1899 – 26 January 1980) was a Swedish wrestler. He competed in the Greco-Roman lightweight event at the 1920 Summer Olympics, being eliminated by Richard Frydenlund in round two.
Nilsson competed for the Landskrona club Argos. He was referred to as "the Scanian lion". Nilsson was also a Swedish champion, and repeatedly earned second place in the Swedish championships.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | 1920 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q16009347 (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.