Einar Ólafsson (born 1 May 1962) is a retired

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ic cross-country skier. He competed at the

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and

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in 15–50 km events and placed 44–65. He was the flag bearer for Iceland at the 1988 games at

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. He won multiple national championships during his career.

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1962 births Einar Olafsson Cross-country skiers at the 1984 Winter Olympics Cross-country skiers at the 1988 Winter Olympics Living people Einar Olafsson Einar Olafsson Einar Olafsson {{Iceland-crosscountry-skiing-bio-stub