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Leif Freij

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Leif Freij
Personal information
Born29 March 1943
Malmö, Sweden
Died17 June 1998 (aged 55)
Malmö, Sweden
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubBK Kärnan, Limhamn, Malmö
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
World Wrestling Championships
Silver medal – second place 1966 Toledo -63 kg

Leif Roland Freij (29 March 1943 – 17 June 1998) was a Swedish Greco-Roman wrestler who won silver medals at the world and European championships in 1966. He finished 16th at the 1960 Summer Olympics and fourth at the 1965 World Championship. His uncle Gustav Freij also competed in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1960 Olympics.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Leif Freij. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Gustav Freij, Leif Freij. Swedish Olympic Committee
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