Karl Johnson
Swedish wrestler
- Born
- 13 November 1883, Grästorp
- Died
- 6 November 1952, Burbank
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Sport
- amateur wrestling
- Occupation
- amateur wrestler
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.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | 1912 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q15998254 (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.
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