Sigurður Jónsson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameSigurður•Jónsson
Used nameSigurður•Jónsson
Born20 December 1922 in Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (ISL)
Died21 April 2019 in Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (ISL)
NOC Iceland

Biography

Sigurður Jónsson was a swimmer who competed in the 200 metre breaststroke at the 1948 London Olympics. He was the first Icelandic swimmer to reach the finals at the European Championships, which he did in 1947.

Jónsson initially worked on sea trawlers and then at age 19 started at the Customs Gate. He worked there until forced to retire at 90-years-old. Jónsson was known as a great musician and played harmonica, drums, harmonicas, and piano. He played in country and dance groups in Reykjavík, often performing three times a week.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) ISL Sigurður Jónsson
200 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) 4 h2 r1/3