Wrestling at the 1920 Summer Olympics

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....

, ten 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 five 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 five 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 competitions were held from Monday, August 16 to Friday, August 20, 1920 (Greco-Roman) and from Wednesday, August 25 to Friday, August 27, 1920 (freestyle).

Greco-Roman

Featherweight –60 kg
Lightweight –67.5 kg
Middleweight –75 kg
Light heavyweight –82.5 kg
Heavyweight +82.5 kg

Freestyle

Featherweight –60 kg
Lightweight –67.5 kg
Middleweight –75 kg
Light heavyweight –82.5 kg
Heavyweight +82.5 kg
Heavyweight +82.5 kg

Medal table

1	5	5	2	12
2	3	1	2	6
3	1	2	3	6
4	1	1	0	2
5	0	1	1	2
6	0	0	2	2
7	0	0	1	1

Total	10	10	11	31

Greco-Roman

Freestyle

Medal table

See also