About Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir
Born 1985. Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir is an Icelandic javelin thrower, athletics competitor, pharmacist and immunologist.
Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir (born 28 October 1985) is an Icelandic former javelin thrower.
Biography She represented her country at both 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympic Games and has also competed at the 2006, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 European Championships and 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017 World Championships.
Her personal best is 63.43 metres, achieved on 12 July 2017 in Joensuu, Finland. She is the current Icelandic record holder.
Competition record
Personal life In end of 2020, Ásdís was infected with COVID-19 and was hospitalised for a week where she was put on a ventilator.
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Who is Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir?
Icelandic javelin thrower
When was Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir born?
Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir was born on 28 October 1985 in Reykjavík.
What is Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir's occupation?
Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir is a javelin thrower, athletics competitor, pharmacist and immunologist.
What nationality is Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir?
Ásdís Hjálmsdóttir is Icelandic.
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