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Andrea Kolbeinsdóttir
Andrea Kolbeinsdóttir (born 8 February 1999) is an Icelandic middle-distance and long-distance runner. In 2019, she won the bronze medal in the women's 5000 metres event at the 2019 Games of the Small States of Europe held Budva, Montenegro. In 2018, she competed in the women's half marathon at the 2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships held in Valencia, Spain. She finished in 99th place. In 2020, she competed in the women's half marathon at the 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships The 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, originally scheduled for 29 March 2020 in Gdynia, Poland, was postponed until 17 October 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. On , the mass participation race was cancelled, while the elite ... held in Gdynia, Poland. References External links * Living people 1999 births Place of birth missing (living people) Andrea Kolbeinsdóttir Andrea Kolbeinsdóttir European Games competitors for Iceland Athletes (t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iceland
Iceland is a Nordic countries, Nordic island country between the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most list of countries and dependencies by population density, sparsely populated country. Its Capital city, capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which is home to about 36% of the country's roughly 380,000 residents (excluding nearby towns/suburbs, which are separate municipalities). The official language of the country is Icelandic language, Icelandic. Iceland is on a rift between Plate tectonics, tectonic plates, and its geologic activity includes geysers and frequent Types of volcanic eruptions, volcanic eruptions. The interior consists of a volcanic plateau with sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers, and many Glacial stream, glacial rivers flow to the sea through the Upland and lowland, lowlands. Iceland i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middle-distance Running
Middle-distance running events are Track and field#Running, track races longer than Sprint (running), sprints, ranging from 500 metres up to . The standard middle distances are the 800 metres, 1500 metres and mile run, although the 3000 metres may also be classified as a middle-distance event. The 1500 m came about as a result of running laps of a 400 m outdoor track or laps of a 200 m indoor track, which were commonplace in continental Europe in the 20th century.1500 m – Introduction IAAF. Retrieved on 5 April 2010. Middle-distance running is unique in that it typically requires attributes found in both Sprint (running), sprinters and Long-distance running, long-distance runners, including combinations of both footspeed ''and'' aerobic endurance. Middle-distance racing is commonly reported to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long-distance Running
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength. Within endurance running come two different types of respiration. The more prominent side that runners experience more frequently is aerobic respiration. This occurs when oxygen is present, and the body can utilize oxygen to help generate energy and muscle activity. On the other side, anaerobic respiration occurs when the body is deprived of oxygen, and this is common towards the final stretch of races when there is a drive to speed up to a greater intensity. Overall, both types of respiration are used by endurance runners quite often, but are very different from each other. Among mammals, humans are well adapted for running significant distances, particularly so among primates. The capacity for endurance running is also found in migratory ungulates and a limited number ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Games Of The Small States Of Europe
The Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) is a biennial multi-sport event, launched by the Republic of San Marino, organized by and featuring the National Olympic Committees of nine European small state, small states since 1985. The Games are held at the end of May or beginning of June and feature competition in nine Summer Olympic sports. Member countries The games are organized by the members of the European Olympic Committees (EOC). From its initial forming at the 1984 Olympics through 2009, there were eight members; the group's ninth member (Montenegro) was admitted in 2009. In order to be eligible, each member must have a population of less than one million people (Cyprus is the only exception; however, its population was below one million in 1984). The participating countries are: The Faroe Islands are also seeking to compete at the Games; however, unlike the other participants, the Islands are neither an independent state (they are an autonomous part of Denmark) nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athletics At The 2019 Games Of The Small States Of Europe
The athletics competition at the 2019 Games of the Small States of Europe was held at the Stadion Topolica in Bar from 29 to 31 May 2019. Medal summary Men Women Medal table Participating nations Men's results 100 metres Heats – 29 MayWind:Heat 1: -1.0 m/s, Heat 2: -1.4 m/s Final – 29 MayWind:0.0 m/s 200 metres Heats – 30 MayWind:Heat 1: 0.0 m/s, Heat 2: +1.2 m/s Final – 31 MayWind:+1.5 m/s 400 metres Heats – 29 May Final – 30 May 800 metres 29 May 1500 metres 30 May 5000 metres 29 May 10,000 metres 31 May 110 metres hurdles 31 MayWind: +0.2 m/s 400 metres hurdles 30 May 3000 metres steeplechase 30 May 4 × 100 meters relay 31 May 4 × 400 meters relay 31 May High jump 31 May Pole vault 30 May Long jump 29 May Shot put 29 May Discus throw 30 May Javelin throw 31 May Women's results 100 metres 29 MayWind: -1.1 m/s 200 metres Heats – 30 JuneWind:Heat 1: -0.2 m/s, Heat 2: +0.4 m/s Final – 31 MayWind:0.0 m/s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Icelandic Athletics Championships
The 2017 Icelandic Athletics Championships () was the 91st edition of the national outdoor track and field championships for Iceland Iceland is a Nordic countries, Nordic island country between the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the regi .... It was held from 8–9 July at Selfossvöllur in Selfoss. It served as the selection meeting for Iceland at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics. Results Men Women References 91. Meistaramót Íslands - 8.7.2017 - Selfoss MotFri. Retrieved 2019-07-14. External links Icelandic Athletics Federation website {{Icelandic Athletics Championships Icelandic Athletics Championships Icelandic Athletics Championships Icelandic Athletics Championships Icelandic Athletics Championships Southern Region (Iceland) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Icelandic Indoor Athletics Championships
The 2017 Icelandic Indoor Athletics Championships () was the year's national indoor track and field championships for Iceland. It was held from 18–19 February at Laugardalshöll in Reykjavík. A total of 26 national championship events (divided evenly between the sexes) were held. It served as the selection meeting for Iceland at the 2017 European Athletics Indoor Championships The 2017 European Athletics Indoor Championships were held between 3 and 5 March 2017 at the Kombank Arena in Belgrade, Serbia. This was the second time this event was held in the city after the 1969 European Indoor Games, 1969 edition then known a .... Results Men Women References MÍ, aðalhluti Reykjavík - 18.02.17 og 19.02.17. Afrek.fri. Retrieved 2019-07-14.MÍ, aðalhluti - 18.2.2017 - Reykjavík. Mótaforrit Frjálsíþróttasambands Íslands. Retrieved 2019-07-14. External links Icelandic Athletics Federation website {{Icelandic Athletics Championships Icelandic Indoor Athletics Champion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Games Of The Small States Of Europe
The 2019 Games of the Small States of Europe, also known as the XVIII Games of the Small States of Europe, took place in Budva, Montenegro, from 27 May to 1 June 2019. Development and preparation After the Games, ''The Malta Independent'' reported that many of the facilities were "not up to standard" and that the athletics track had been finished just 24 hours before events were due to start. Venues Games The 2019 Games were the first time Montenegro has hosted the event since its inception into the GSSE in 2009. The Games opened on the 27 May 2019 with around 2000 people attending the ceremony. Participating teams * ''( details)'' (27) * ''( details)'' (142) * ''( details)'' (120) * ''( details)'' (33) * ''( details)'' (140) * ''( details)'' (80) * ''( details)'' (116) * (host nation) ''( details)'' (130) * ''( details)'' (58) Both the Faroe Islands and the Vatican City expressed an interest in participating in the Games but neither have an official Olympic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
The 2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships took place on 24 March 2018 in Valencia, Spain. It was the 23rd edition of the event and the 2nd time it was held in Spain. Netsanet Gudeta gave the standout performance of the competition, winning with a half marathon world record of 1:06:11 hours in a women-only race. This improved Lornah Kiplagat's eleven-year-old championships record by 14 seconds and marked a personal improvement of over a minute. She led the Ethiopian women (alongside fifth and sixth placers Zeineba Yimer and Meseret Belete) to the team title with a combined time of 3:22:27 hours. The outright world record holder Joyciline Jepkosgei settled for second and her third-placed compatriot Pauline Kaveke Kamulu helped Kenya to second in the team competition. The best performance by a non-African-born runner was by Romania's Ancuţa Bobocel, who set a personal best in 15th place. In the men's race Kenya's Geoffrey Kipsang Kamworor took his third straight title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships
The 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, originally scheduled for 29 March 2020 in Gdynia, Poland, was postponed until 17 October 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. On , the mass participation race was cancelled, while the elite championships remained scheduled. Medalists Race results Men Women Team standings Men Women References {{world championships in 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships International athletics competitions hosted by Poland Sports competitions in Poland IAAF World Half Marathon Championships World Athletics Half Marathon Championships The World Athletics Road Running Championships is a biennial international road running competition organised by World Athletics. The competition was launched as the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in 1992 and held annually until 2010. It wa ... Half Marathon Championships, 2020 World Athletics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1999 Births
1999 was designated as the International Year of Older Persons. Events January * January 1 – The euro currency is established and the European Central Bank assumes its full powers. * January 3 – The Mars Polar Lander is launched by NASA. * January 25 – The 6.2 Colombia earthquake hits western Colombia, killing at least 1,900 people. February * February 7 – Abdullah II inherits the throne of Jordan, following the death of his father King Hussein. * February 11 – Pluto moves along its eccentric orbit further from the Sun than Neptune. It had been nearer than Neptune since 1979, and will become again in 2231. * February 12 – U.S. President Bill Clinton is acquitted in impeachment proceedings in the United States Senate. * February 16 ** In Uzbekistan, an apparent assassination attempt against President Islam Karimov takes place at government headquarters. ** Across Europe, Kurdish protestors take over embassies and hold hostages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
