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Dagur Benediktsson

b. 1998

Icelandic cross-country skier

Cross-country skier Association football player
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About Dagur Benediktsson

Born 1998. Dagur Benediktsson is an Icelandic cross-country skier and association football player.

Dagur Benediktsson (born 17 June 1998) is an Icelandic cross-country skier. He competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics in the sprint, 10 kilometre freestyle, 20 kilometre skiathlon and the 50 kilometre classical events, as well as the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics.

Personal life Dagur was born in Ísafjörður on the Icelandic National Day, 17 June. At a young age Dagur moved to Denmark with his parents but moved back to Ísafjörður at the age of 5. His mother is the former Icelandic cross-country skier and footballer Stella Hjaltadóttir. In May 2017 Dagur graduated from Menntaskólinn á Ísafirði and moved to Östersund, Sweden to concentrate fully on skiing. In 2022, he was named Ísafjarðarbær's athlete of the year and again in 2024.

Personal life Dagur's partner is the Icelandic alpine ski racer Hólmfríður Dóra Friðgeirsdóttir.

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Important facts

Born
17 June 1998, Ísafjörður
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Cross-country skier, association football player
Nationality
Iceland

People in Dagur Benediktsson's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dagur Benediktsson?

Icelandic cross-country skier

When was Dagur Benediktsson born?

Dagur Benediktsson was born on 17 June 1998 in Ísafjörður.

What is Dagur Benediktsson's occupation?

Dagur Benediktsson is a cross-country skier and association football player.

What nationality is Dagur Benediktsson?

Dagur Benediktsson is Icelandic.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dagur Benediktsson

· Wikidata: Q61812199

· DBpedia: Dagur Benediktsson

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