Allan Carlsson (boxer)

Carl Allan Carlsson (later Ekbäck, 8 November 1910 – 17 November 1983) was a Swedish boxer who won a bronze medal in the featherweight division at the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Allan Carlsson
Personal information
Born8 November 1910 (1910-11-08)
Örebro, Sweden
Died17 November 1983 (1983-11-18) (aged 73)
Norrköping, Sweden
Sport
SportBoxing
ClubÖrebro AK
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
1932 Los Angeles Featherweight

Known for his technical skills, Carlsson won four Swedish titles, as a featherweight in 1932 and as a lightweight in 1933, 1934 and 1936. He never turned professional. His brother Gösta also competed as a boxer.

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