- Iceland at the Olympics
Iceland first participated at theOlympic Games in 1912, but then missed the next four Games. After returning in 1936, the nation has sent athletes to compete in everySummer Olympic Games since then.Iceland has also participated in all but one edition of theWinter Olympic Games since 1948, missing only the 1972 Winter Games.Icelandic athletes have won a total of four medals, two in athletics, one in
judo and one in handball.The
National Olympic Committee for Iceland was created in 1921 and recognized by theInternational Olympic Committee in 1935.Medalists
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