About Anna Ólafsdóttir
Lived 1932 – 2013 (aged 80). Anna Ólafsdóttir was an Icelandic swimmer.
Anna Ólafsdóttir (2 September 1932 – 21 January 2013) was an Icelandic swimmer. She competed in the women's 200 metre breaststroke at the 1948 Summer Olympics and was the first woman to represent Iceland at the Olympics. During her athletic career, she set several national records in swimming.
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Who was Anna Ólafsdóttir?
Icelandic swimmer
When was Anna Ólafsdóttir born?
Anna Ólafsdóttir was born on 2 September 1932.
When did Anna Ólafsdóttir die?
Anna Ólafsdóttir died on 21 January 2013 in Reykjavík.
What was Anna Ólafsdóttir's occupation?
Anna Ólafsdóttir was a swimmer.
What nationality was Anna Ólafsdóttir?
Anna Ólafsdóttir was Icelandic.
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