Ásmundur Bjarnason

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Ásmundur Bjarnason (born February 17, 1927 in Húsavík ) is a former Icelandic sprinter .

In 1948 he retired from the Olympic Games in London in the run-up to the 4 x 100 meter relay .

At the European Athletics Championships in Brussels in 1950 , he was fifth over 200 m and in the 4 x 100 meter relay .

In 1952 he came at the Olympic Games in Helsinki over 100 m , over 200 m and in the 4 x 100 meter relay not beyond the first round.

At the EM in 1954 in Brussels, he reached the semi-finals over 100 m and 200 m.

Personal bests

  • 100 m: 10.5 s, June 17, 1952, Reykjavík
  • 200 m: 21.6 s, 1954

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Note: Icelanders are referred to by their first name or first and last name, but not just their surname. Further information can be found under Icelandic personal name .
personal data
SURNAME Ásmundur Bjarnason
BRIEF DESCRIPTION icelandic sprinter
DATE OF BIRTH February 17, 1927
PLACE OF BIRTH Húsavík