Albert Pettersson

Erik Albert Pettersson (5 May 1885 – 8 March 1960) was a Swedish weightlifter.[1] He won two bronze medals at international competitions: in the lightweight division at the 1909 European Championships, and in the middleweight category (−75 kg) at the 1920 Summer Olympics. Aged 35 he was the oldest weightlifting competitor at those games.[2][3]

Albert Pettersson
Personal information
Born5 May 1885
Örebro, Sweden
Died8 March 1960 (aged 74)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportWeightlifting
ClubStockholms AK
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1920 Antwerp Middleweight
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place1909 Dresden Lightweight

References

  1. "Albert Pettersson". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  2. Albert Pettersson. sports-reference.com
  3. Albert Pettersson. Swedish Olympic Committee


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