Iceland at the 1912 Summer Olympics

Iceland at the 1912 Summer Olympics

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Iceland competed in the Summer Olympic Games for the first time at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. Olympic historians treat Iceland's results separate from those of Denmark despite Iceland's lack of independence at the time.

Athletics

A single athlete represented Iceland in athletics in the nation's debut at the sport and the Olympics. Halldórsson ran in the 100 metres, finishing fourth in his first round heat and not advancing to the semifinals.

Ranks given are within that athlete's heat for running events.

References

* [http://www.aafla.org/5va/reports_frmst.htm Official Olympic Reports]


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