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ÍSÍ Hall Of Fame
The ÍSÍ Hall of Fame is the hall of fame of the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland The National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland (, 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 org ... (Icelandic: Íþrótta- og Ólympíusamband Íslands). It was founded in 2012 during ÍSÍ's 100th anniversary. Inductees References {{reflist 2012 establishments in Iceland Awards established in 2012 Sports halls of fame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the Capital city, capital and largest city in Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland on the southern shore of Faxaflói, the Faxaflói Bay. With a latitude of 64°08′ N, the city is List of northernmost items, the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. Reykjavík has a population of around 139,000 as of 2025. The surrounding Capital Region (Iceland), Capital Region has a population of around 249,000, constituting around 64% of the country's population. Reykjavík is believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in Iceland, which, according to , was established by Ingólfr Arnarson, Ingólfur Arnarson in 874 Anno Domini, AD. Until the 18th century, there was no urban development in the city location. The city was officially founded in 1786 as a trading town and grew steadily over the following decades, as it transformed into a regional and later Country, national centre of commerce, population, and governmental activities. Re ... [...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 (newspaper editor), 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. References 1910 establishments in Iceland Newspapers 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] |
Power Lifting
Powerlifting is a competitive strength athletics, strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: Squat (exercise), squat, bench press, and deadlift. As in the sport of Olympic weightlifting, it involves the athlete attempting a maximal weight single-lift effort of a barbell loaded with weight plates. Powerlifting evolved from a sport known as "odd lifts", which followed the same three-attempt format but used a wider variety of events, akin to Strength athletics, strongman competition. Eventually, odd lifts became standardized to the current three. In competition, lifts may be performed equipped or unequipped (typically referred to as 'classic' or 'raw' lifting in the International Powerlifting Federation, IPF specifically). Equipment in this context refers to a supportive bench shirt or squat/deadlift suit or briefs. In some federations, knee wraps are permitted in the equipped but not unequipped division; in others, they may be used in both equip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skúli Óskarsson
Skúli Margeir Óskarsson (3 September 1948 – 9 June 2024) was an Icelandic powerlifter and weightlifter, who became the first Icelander to deadlift 300 kg and 700 lb. He was a pioneer of strength athletics in Iceland and was the first Icelander to break a world record in any strength sport. Skúli grew up in Fáskrúðsfjörður as a fisherman and started Olympic weightlifting as a hobby in the late 1960s. Then he switched to powerlifting. He competed in his first tournament in 1970. Within a few years he broke multiple Icelandic records and won Silver in lightweight (under 75 kg) category at the 1978 IPF World Championships in Turku, Finland by totaling in single ply equipment. For that performance, he was elected the Icelandic Sportsperson of the Year in 1978. He also won Bronze in the same weight class in 1975 and 1981 World Championships held in Birmingham and Calcutta respectively. Skuli was famous for his lively celebrations during powerlifting tournaments. In 1980, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jón Kaldal
Jón is an Old Norse common name still widely used in Iceland and the Faroes. According to Icelandic custom, people named Jón are generally referred to by first and middle names and those without a middle name are referred to with both first name and patronym disambiguation is required. ''Jón'' is derived from the name Johannes (English John) with the original meaning being ''God (Yahweh) is gracious''. The name is one of the most frequently given names in Iceland. In 2002, it was ranked first before Sigurður and Guðmundur. People with the name ''Jón'' Kings * Jón I of Sweden Others * Jón Hnefill Aðalsteinsson (1927–2010), Icelandic scholar and folklorist * Jón Jónsson Aðils (1869–1920), Icelandic historian * Jón Arason (c. 1484–1550), Icelandic bishop * Jón Árnason, multiple people * Jón Baldursson (1954–2023), Icelandic bridge player * Jón Atli Benediktsson (born 1960), Icelandic academic * Jón Þór Birgisson (born 1975), Icelandic musician (S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geir Hallsteinsson
Geir Hallsteinsson (born 7 August 1946) is an Icelandic former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics. He played 118 games for the Icelandic national handball team, scoring 531 goals. He was named the Icelandic Sportsperson of the Year The Icelandic Sportsperson of the Year () is an annual award given to the best Icelandic sportsperson of the year. The winner is selected by the Icelandic Association of Sports Journalists. It was first given in 1956 to the triple jumper Vilhjálm ... in 1968 and in 2016 he was inducted in to the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland Hall of Fame. References External links * 1946 births Living people Geir Hallsteinsson Geir Hallsteinsson Handball players at the 1972 Summer Olympics 20th-century Icelandic sportsmen Place of birth missing (living people) {{Iceland-handball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guðmundur Gíslason (sundmaður)
Guðmundur Gíslason (born 19 January 1941) is an Icelandic former butterfly, freestyle and medley swimmer. He competed at the 1960, 1964, 1968 and the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and officially branded as Munich 1972 (; ), were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. It was the .... References External links * 1941 births Living people Gudmundur Gíslason Gudmundur Gíslason Gudmundur Gíslason Gudmundur Gíslason Swimmers at the 1960 Summer Olympics Swimmers at the 1964 Summer Olympics Swimmers at the 1968 Summer Olympics Swimmers at the 1972 Summer Olympics Gudmundur Gíslason 20th-century Icelandic sportsmen {{Iceland-swimming-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Handball
Handball (also known as team handball, European handball, Olympic handball or indoor handball) is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each (six outcourt players and a goalkeeper) pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the opposing team. A standard match consists of two periods of 30 minutes, and the team that scores more goals wins. Modern handball is played on a court of , with a goal in the middle of each end. The goals are surrounded by a zone where only the defending goalkeeper is allowed; goals must be scored by throwing the ball from outside the zone or while "diving" into it. The sport is usually played indoors, but outdoor variants exist in the forms of field handball, Czech handball (which were more common in the past) and beach handball. The game is fast and high-scoring: professional teams now typically score between 20 and 35 goals each, though lower scores were not uncommon until a few decades ago. Body contact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigríður Sigurðardóttir
Sigríður is one of the most frequently given female names in Iceland. In 2004, it was ranked third behind Anna and Guðrún. According to Icelandic custom, people are generally referred to by first and middle names and patronyms are used only if disambiguation is required. Notable people * Anna S. Þorvaldsdóttir (born 1977), Icelandic composer * Arna Sigríður Albertsdóttir (born 1990), Icelandic handcyclist * Grandma Lo-Fi (1930 – 2011), Icelandic musician * Sigga, Icelandic singer * Sigríður Á. Andersen (born 1971), Icelandic politician * Sigríður Anna Þórðardóttir (born 1946), Icelandic politician * Sigríður Ásdís Snævarr (born 1952), Icelandic diplomat * Sigríður Dúna Kristmundsdóttir (born 1952), Icelandic anthropologist * Sigríður Hagalín (1926–1992), Icelandic actress * Sigríður J. Friðjónsdóttir (born 1961), Icelandic prosecutor * Sigríður Jóhannesdóttir (born 1943), Icelandic politician * Sigríður Lára Garðarsdóttir (born 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ríkharður Jónsson
Ríkharður Jónsson (12 November 1929 – 14 February 2017) was an Icelandic football player and manager. A forward, he made his debut for the Iceland national team in 1947, and got 33 caps and 17 goals until 1965. This made him top goalscorer of the national team. In 2006 the record was equalled by Eiður Guðjohnsen Eiður Smári Guðjohnsen (transliterated as Eidur Smari Gudjohnsen; born 15 September 1978) is an Icelandic professional football coach and former player who played as a forward. Eiður saw his greatest success in England and Spain with Chels .... In 2007, it was broken. After his playing career he also became coach of the national football team from 1969 to 1971. He also managed ÍA Akranes. He played for Fram and ÍA Akranes. Ríkharður died on 14 February 2017, aged 87. Honours Individual * Icelandic League top goalscorer: 1955 References Jonsson, Rikhardur Jonsson, Rikhardur, Jonsson, Rikhardur Footballers from Akranes Icelandic men ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torfi Bryngeirsson
Torfi Bryngeirsson (11 November 1926 – 16 July 1995) was an Icelandic athlete who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics. Biography Bryngeirsson was born in Búastaðar on 11 November 1926 and represented Iceland at the 1948 Olympic Games in London. He won the British AAA Championships title in the pole vault event at the 1951 AAA Championships. He represented Iceland at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, competing in the pole vault again. In 2015, Bryngeirsson was inducted in to the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland He died in Reykjavík Reykjavík is the Capital city, capital and largest city in Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland on the southern shore of Faxaflói, the Faxaflói Bay. With a latitude of 64°08′ N, the city is List of northernmost items, the worl ... on 16 July 1995, aged 68. References 1926 births 1995 deaths Torfi Bryngeirsson Torfi Bryngeirsson Torfi Bryngeirsson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgunblaðið
''Morgunblaðið'' (, ''The Morning Paper'') is an Icelandic daily newspaper. ''Morgunblaðið''s website, mbl.is, is the most popular website in Iceland. It is currently the country's only daily printed newspaper and the newspaper of record. History ''Morgunblaðið'' was founded by Vilhjálmur Finsen and Ólafur Björnsson, brother of Iceland's first president, Sveinn Björnsson. The first issue, only eight pages long, was published on 2 November 1913. On 25 February 1964, the paper first printed a caricature by Sigmúnd Jóhannsson which featured the first landings on Surtsey. He became a permanent cartoonist for ''Morgunblaðið'' in 1975 and worked there until October 2008. In a controversial decision, the owners of the paper decided in September 2009 to appoint Davíð Oddsson, a member of the Independence Party, Iceland's longest-serving Prime Minister and former Governor of the Central Bank, as one of the two editors of the paper. In May 2010, Helgi Sigurðsson w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
