About Hilmar Örn Jónsson
Born 1996. Hilmar Örn Jónsson is an Icelandic athlete and athletics competitor.
Hilmar Örn Jónsson (born 6 May 1996) is an Icelandic athlete specialising in the hammer throw. He represented his country at the 2017 World Championships without reaching the final.
His personal best in the event is 78.03 m set in Nicosia, Cyprus in March 2026 at the 2026 European Throwing Cup.
Both of his parents used to be athletes; his father Jón Sigurjónsson was a hammer thrower while his mother Guðbjörg Lilja Svansdóttir was a high jumper.
International competitions 1No mark in the final
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Who is Hilmar Örn Jónsson?
Icelandic hammer thrower
When was Hilmar Örn Jónsson born?
Hilmar Örn Jónsson was born on 6 May 1996 in Reykjavík.
What is Hilmar Örn Jónsson's occupation?
Hilmar Örn Jónsson is an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Hilmar Örn Jónsson?
Hilmar Örn Jónsson is Icelandic.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hilmar Örn Jónsson. https://biography.guide/hilmar-orn-jonsson/
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