Wrestling at the 1952 Summer Olympics
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At the 1952 Summer Olympics
, 16 wrestling
events were contested, for all men. There were eight weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling
and eight classes in freestyle wrestling
. The events were held at Messuhalli
.
List of World and Olympic Champions in Greco-Roman wrestling
United States results in men's freestyle wrestling
1952 Summer Olympics
The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. Helsinki had been earlier given the 1940 Summer Olympics, which were cancelled due to World War II...
, 16 wrestling
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...
events were contested, for all men. There were eight weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling
Greco-Roman wrestling
Greco-Roman wrestling is a style of wrestling that is practised worldwide. It was contested at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and has been included in every edition of the summer Olympics held since 1908. Two wrestlers are scored for their performance in three two-minute periods, which can...
and eight classes in freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling is a style of amateur wrestling that is practised throughout the world. Along with Greco-Roman, it is one of the two styles of wrestling contested in the Olympic games. It is, along with track and field, one of the oldest organized sports in history...
. The events were held at Messuhalli
Töölö Sports Hall
Töölö Sports Hall is a sports venue located in the Töölö district of Helsinki, Finland. It was built in 1935 as Messuhalli...
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Greco-Roman
| Flyweight (- 52 kg) |
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| Bantamweight (52 – 57 kg) |
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| Featherweight (57 – 62 kg) |
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| Lightweight (62 – 67 kg) |
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| Welterweight (67 – 73 kg) |
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| Middleweight (73 – 79 kg) |
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| Light Heavyweight (79 – 87 kg) |
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| Heavyweight (+ 87 kg) |
Freestyle
| Flyweight (- 52 kg) |
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| Bantamweight (52 – 57 kg) |
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| Featherweight (57 – 62 kg) |
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| Lightweight (62 – 67 kg) |
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| Welterweight (67 – 73 kg) |
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| Middleweight (73 – 79 kg) |
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| Light heavyweight (79 – 87 kg) |
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| Heavyweight (+ 87 kg) |
See also
List of World and Olympic Champions in men's freestyle wrestlingList of World and Olympic Champions in Greco-Roman wrestling
United States results in men's freestyle wrestling
United States results in men's freestyle wrestling
-List of Results by the United States in Men's Freestyle Wrestling at the Olympics and World Championships:Men's freestyle wrestling competition began in the Olympics in 1904...