Einar Pettersen (23 June 1897 – 23 March 1966) was a Norwegian sport wrestler.

Einar Pettersen
Personal information
Born(1897-06-23)23 June 1897
Sarpsborg, Norway
Died23 March 1966(1966-03-23) (aged 68)
Sarpsborg
Sport
SportWrestling
ClubTIL National
Medal record
Men's wrestling
Representing  Norway
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1922 Stockholm Middleweight 75 kg

Born in Sarpsborg on 23 June 1897,[1] Pettersen represented the club TIL National. He won a silver medal at the 1922 World Wrestling Championships.[2] He was awarded the King's Cup at the national championships in 1927.[3]

Pettersen died in Sarpsborg on 23 March 1966, aged 68.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Gundersen, Ove. "Einar Pettersen". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  2. ^ Schanke, Tom A (2007). Norsk Idrettsleksikon (in Norwegian). Aller Forlag. p. 316. ISBN 978-82-8156-044-4.
  3. ^ Schanke, Tom A (2007). Norsk Idrettsleksikon (in Norwegian). Aller Forlag. p. 315. ISBN 978-82-8156-044-4.