[3] This Greco-Roman wrestling competition continued to use the "bad points" elimination system introduced at the 1928 Summer Olympics, with a slight modification.

Çoban, the loser of the split decision in the first round, won by fall to stay at 2 points.

Çoban beat Nyström in a split decision, which resulted in both finishing the round at 3 points.

Hornfischer received his second point in a win by decision over Zvejnieks, who was eliminated with the second loss.

Klapuch arrived late, being eliminated by losing by default to Donati (who, at 4 points going into the round, needed the 0 to stay in contention).