Severin Ahlquist

Severin Ahlqvist
Personal information
Born15 September 1877[1][2]
Tårnby, Denmark
Died4 April 1946 (aged 68)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
Medal record
Representing  Denmark
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1904 Vienna -75 kg

Severin Ahlqvist (15 September 1877 – 4 April 1946) was the first world champion in wrestling from Denmark. He won a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1904 World Championships. Domestically he held the Danish middleweight title in 1901–1902 and 1904.[2]

Ahlqvist was born to Swedish parents. He was an electrician by profession.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Severin Ahlquist. København Stadsarkiv
  2. ^ a b c Ahlqvist, Severin. Nordisk familjebok. p. 45


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