Ivar Böhling
Wrestler and Olympic medalist
Born
September 10th, 1889
135 years ago
Died
1929
96 years ago — 40 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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Competed in wrestling and achieved notable success in the early 20th century. Won a bronze medal in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. Participated in various championships and established a reputation in the sport of Greco-Roman wrestling. Contributed to Finnish wrestling legacy through competitive performances.
Won a bronze medal in the 1912 Olympics
Competed in Greco-Roman wrestling championships
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