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Ívar DeCarsta Webster
Ívar DeCarsta Unsont Webster (born May 7, 1955) is a retired American-Icelandic professional basketball player and coach, and a former member of the Icelandic national basketball team. College Webster played for Indiana State from 1975 to 1978, where he was a roommate of Larry Bird. He is the schools all-time leader in blocked shots (168) and third in rebounds (862). Iceland Webster joined defending Icelandic national champions KR in September 1979. After a disappointing offensive performance in the annual Reykjavík tournament, he played one game for KR in the FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup before leaving in November to join Division I club Skallagrímur as player-coach. In 1981, Webster joined Haukar and helped them win Division I in 1983 and achieve promotion to Úrvalsdeild karla. In 1983, foreign players where barred from playing in the Icelandic leagues. Even though Webster was married to an Icelandic woman, with whom he had a child, he did not have an Icelandic citi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Since 1854, the city has been coextensive with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the Delaware Valley, the nation's seventh-largest and one of world's largest metropolitan regions, with 6.245 million residents . The city's population at the 2020 census was 1,603,797, and over 56 million people live within of Philadelphia. Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn, an English Quaker. The city served as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony during the British colonial era and went on to play a historic and vital role as the central meeting place for the nation's founding fathers whose plans and actions in Philadelphia ultimately inspired the American Revolution and the nation's inde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iceland Men's National Basketball Team
The Iceland men's national basketball team ( is, Íslenska karlalandsliðið í körfubolta) represents Iceland in international basketball tournaments. The team is controlled by the Icelandic Basketball Association. Iceland has qualified for the EuroBasket twice, with the national team making their first ever appearance in 2015. They also participate at smaller European tournaments, such as the Games of the Small States of Europe. Although Iceland has yet to make their debut entrance on to the global stage at the FIBA World Cup. History EuroBasket 2015 On 28 August 2014, Iceland qualified for the EuroBasket 2015, entering the finals of the top European competition for the first time in its history. The national team though didn't fare too well in their maiden voyage at the EuroBasket. Finishing (0-5) in their Group B pool, played in Berlin with defeats at the hands of Germany, Italy, Serbia, Spain, and Turkey. Overall it was a memorable moment for Iceland, where they finall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under The Glacier
''Under the Glacier'' ( is, Kristnihald undir Jökli) is a 1989 Icelandic drama film directed by Guðný Halldórsdóttir, based on her father's novel. The film was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 62nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Cast * Sigurður Sigurjónsson as Umbi * Baldvin Halldórsson as Séra Jón Prímus * Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir as Úa * Kristbjörg Kjeld as Hnallflóra * Helgi Skúlason as Godman Sý ngmann * Þórhallur Sigurðsson as Jódínus Álfberg * Rúrik Haraldsson as Tumi Jónsen * Ívar DeCarsta Webster as James Butler See also * List of submissions to the 62nd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film * List of Icelandic submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film Iceland has submitted films for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film since 1981. The first film to be s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gullsandur
''Golden Sands'' () is a 1984 Icelandic comedy film directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson, starring Arnar Jónsson, Edda Björgvinsdóttir and Pálmi Gestsson. It tells the story of a rumor about gold being hidden in the sands of south coast Iceland, which causes turbulence for the local community. The film was released in Icelandic cinemas on 26 December 1984. Cast * Arnar Jónsson * Edda Björgvinsdóttir * Pálmi Gestsson * Björgvin Halldórsson as Helgi Somi * Jón Sigurbjörnsson * Borgar Garðarsson * Gestur Einar Jónasson * Sigurður Sigurjónsson * Ómar Ragnarsson * Þórhallur Sigurðsson Laddi (born Þórhallur Sigurðsson, 20 January 1947, in Hafnarfjörður) is an Icelandic comedian, actor, voice actor and entertainer known for comedy music and comedy acting. ''Laddi'' has dubbed many characters into Icelandic, in films and TV sh ... * Haraldur Sigurðsson References {{Reflist 1984 comedy films Films directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson Icelandic comedy films 1980 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friðrik Ragnarsson
Friðrik Pétur Ragnarsson (born 9 January 1967) is an Icelandic former basketball player and a coach. Playing career Friðrik spent the majority of his career with Njarðvík, where he won the Icelandic national championships 6 times. He retired as a player after the 2001 Úrvalsdeild finals. Coaching career Friðrik coached for nine seasons in the Úrvalsdeild karla, winning the national championship in 2001 and 2002. Icelandic national team Between 1989 and 1999, Friðrik played 31 games for the Icelandic national team. Executive career Friðrik served as the chairman of Njarðvík's basketball department from 2017 to 2019. Personal life Friðrik is the father of Icelandic national team member Elvar Már Friðriksson and Úrvalsdeild point guard Ragnar Helgi Friðriksson. Awards and honours As player Club *6x Icelandic League champion (1987, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1998, 2001) *6× Icelandic Basketball Cup (1987–1990, 1992, 1999) *2x Icelandic Supercup (1995, 1999) Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Olympic And Sports Association Of Iceland
The National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland ( is, Íþrótta- og Ólympíusamband Íslands) (abbreviated ÍSÍ) is the National Olympic Committee representing Iceland, and the highest authority for sporting activity in the country. The main tasks of the ÍSÍ are to promote, coordinate and organize sporting activities in Iceland, as well as to promote the development of sport, as well as public sport events. The ÍSÍ has organized many popular public annual sporting events such as marathons and cycle to work schemes. History ÍSÍ was founded on 28 January 1912 under the name ''Íþróttasamband Íslands'' (English: Sports Association of Iceland). In 1997 it merged with the ''Olympic Committee of Iceland'' (est. 1921) and was renamed as the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland. List of presidents Member federations The Icelandic National Federations are the organizations that coordinate all aspects of their individual sports. They are responsible for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icelandic Basketball Association
The Icelandic Basketball Association (''Icelandic:Körfuknattleikssamband Íslands - KKÍ'') is the national governing body of basketball in Iceland and is a member of the continental association FIBA Europe and the global International Basketball Federation (FIBA). It directs and oversees all of the national basketball teams of Iceland, including both the junior and senior national teams of both men and women. It was founded on January 29, 1961 and its first chairman was Bogi Þorsteinsson, but current chairman is Hannes S. Jónsson. Competitions *Men's ** Domino's deild karla ** Division I ( is, 1. deild karla) ** Division II ( is, 2. deild karla) **Division III ( is, 3. deild karla) *Women's ** Domino's deild kvenna ** Division I ( is, 1. deild kvenna) **Division II ( is, 2. deild kvenna) National teams Iceland men *Iceland men's national basketball team *Iceland men's national under-20 basketball team *Iceland men's national under-19 basketball team *Iceland men's nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Njarðvík (basketball Club)
Njarðvík () is a town in southwestern Iceland, on the peninsula of Reykjanes. As of 2009, its population was 4,400. History In 1995 it merged with the town of Keflavík and the village of Hafnir to form the new municipality of Reykjanesbær. The area is mentioned in the Icelandic Sagas, Njarðvík means "''bay of Njörðr''". Geography Njarðvík is located in the Reykjanes region of Reykjavík, adjacent to Keflavík. It consists of two parts: Innri Njarðvík and Ytri Njarðvík (inner and outer Njarðvík). In the old town is the Njarðvíkurkirkja Innri , a stone church built in 1886. Climate See also *Viking World museum *Ungmennafélag Njarðvíkur Ungmennafélag Njarðvíkur is an Icelandic multi-sports club based in Njarðvík, Reykjanesbær, on the south-west peninsula of Iceland. It is primarily known for its men's basketball team which has won the national championship 17 times. Its ... Notes and references External links Reykjanesbær municipal web ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup
The 1979–80 FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup was the fourteenth edition of FIBA's 2nd-tier level European-wide professional club basketball competition, contested between national domestic cup champions, running from 30 October 1979, to 19 March 1980. It was contested by 22 teams, two more than in the previous edition. Emerson Varese defeated the former champions, Gabetti Cantù, in a final held in Milan, winning the FIBA European Cup Winner's Cup for the second time. Participants First round * Sporting withdrew before the first leg alleging that six of their players had been selected to join the Portuguese national team in a US Tour, and Emerson Varese received a forfeit (2-0) in both games. Second round ;Automatically qualified to the Quarter finals group stage: * Gabetti Cantù (title holder) * Parker Leiden * FC Barcelona Quarterfinals Semifinals Final March 19, Palasport di San Siro, Milan References External links FIBA Europea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vísir
''Vísir'' was an Icelandic newspaper founded in December 1910 by Einar Gunnarsson, originally only distributed in and around Reykjavík. In 1967, Jónas Kristjánsson became its editor. In 1975, he left the paper after a conflict with the ownership group of on his editorial policy and founded Dagblaðið. On 26 November 1981, Vísir and Dagblaðið merged to form Dagblaðið Vísir ''DV'' (''Dagblaðið Vísir'') is an online newspaper in Iceland published by Torg ehf. It came into existence as a daily newspaper in 1981 when two formerly independent newspapers, Vísir and Dagblaðið, merged. Early on it was one of the la .... References 1910 establishments in Iceland Publications established in 1910 Daily newspapers published in Iceland Defunct newspapers published in Iceland Mass media in Reykjavík Publications disestablished in 1981 {{Iceland-newspaper-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dagblaðið Vísir
''DV'' (''Dagblaðið Vísir'') is an online newspaper in Iceland published by Torg ehf. It came into existence as a daily newspaper in 1981 when two formerly independent newspapers, Vísir and Dagblaðið, merged. Early on it was one of the largest newspapers in Iceland and at one point had a 64% readership in Iceland. In the 1990s its readership started to dwindle and in 2003 its publisher was declared bankrupt. It was resurrected a week later by the publisher of Fréttablaðið. In 2006 it was changed from a daily newspaper into a weekly one. Since then it has changed publishers regularly and in 2018 its publisher, DV ehf., went bankrupt. Its assets were bought by a new publisher, . In December 2019, Torg ehf., the owner of Fréttablaðið, agreed to buy Dagblaðið Vísir from Frjáls Fjölmiðlun ehf. The media has changed dramatically since its inception. Today it online only and focuses mainly on sensational crime stories, astrology, and domestic and foreign celebrity ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
