Roger Tallroth (wrestler)

Roger Tallroth is a retired Swedish wrestler. In 1984 he was an Olympic silver medalist and a European champion in wrestling.[1]

Roger Tallroth
Personal information
Full nameKurt Stefan Roger Tallroth
Born (1960-08-28) 28 August 1960 (age 63)
Heby
Occupationfireman
Years active1967-1987
Sport
SportWrestling
EventGreco-Roman
ClubBallingslövs BK
Coached byLeif Andersson
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Men's Greco-Roman Wrestling
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1984 Los Angeles 74 kg
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1984 Jönköping 74 kg
Silver medal – second place 1982 Varna 74 kg
Silver medal – second place 1986 Piraeus 74 kg
Nordic Championships
Gold medal – first place Sønderborg 1987 74 kg
Gold medal – first place Varberg 1986 74 kg
Gold medal – first place Tampere 1985 74 kg
Gold medal – first place Næstved 1983 74 kg
Silver medal – second place Göteborg 1982 74 kg
Silver medal – second place Haparanda 1978 57 kg

References edit

  1. ^ "Zakarias Tallroth looking to father for inspiration to succeed". Sports Mole.

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