Richard Frydenlund
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Richard Cornelius Frydenlund (1 May 1891 – 20 January 1981) was a Norwegian wrestler
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He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics, and at the 1920 Summer Olympics
in Antwerp where he placed fifth in Greco-Roman lightweight. He was a brother of Thorbjørn Frydenlund
, and both represented the club IF Ørnulf
.
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
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He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics, and at the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
in Antwerp where he placed fifth in Greco-Roman lightweight. He was a brother of Thorbjørn Frydenlund
Thorbjørn Frydenlund
Thorbjørn Frydenlund was a Norwegian wrestler.He competed in Greco-Roman lightweight at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a brother of Richard Frydenlund, and both represented the club IF Ørnulf.-References:...
, and both represented the club IF Ørnulf
IF Ørnulf
Idrettsforeningen Ørnulf is a Norwegian sports club from Oslo. It has sections for amateur boxing and floorball.-General history:The club was founded in 1893, and was a founding member of the Norwegian Wrestling Federation...
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