About Gunnar Pétursson
Lived 1930 – 2022 (aged 92). Gunnar Pétursson was an Icelandic cross-country skier.
Gunnar Pétursson (31 March 1930 – 4 May 2022) was an Icelandic cross-country skier who competed in the 1950s. He finished 32nd in the 18 km event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo where he was one of five skiers from Skutulsfjörður who competed at the games. He later competed several times in the Vasaloppet.
Personal life and death Gunnar was born in Brautarholt, Skutulsfjörður in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Gunnar died in the nursing home Eyri in Ísafjörður, on 4 May 2022, at the age of 92.
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Who was Gunnar Pétursson?
Icelandic cross-country skier
When was Gunnar Pétursson born?
Gunnar Pétursson was born on 31 March 1930 in Ísafjörður.
When did Gunnar Pétursson die?
Gunnar Pétursson died on 4 May 2022 in Iceland, Ísafjörður.
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Gunnar Pétursson was a cross-country skier.
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Gunnar Pétursson was Icelandic.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gunnar Pétursson. https://biography.guide/gunnar-petursson/
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