Jón Jónsson
Icelandic water polo player and competition swimmer
About Jón Jónsson
Lived 1908 – 1973 (aged 65). Jón Jónsson was a water polo player and swimmer.
Jón Dagbjartur Jónsson (11 April 1908 - 2 August 1973) was an Icelandic water polo player and competition swimmer. He competed in the men's water polo tournament at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Early life Jón was born in Arnarfjörður in the Kingdom of Iceland on 11 April 1908.
Sports Alongside playing Water polo, Jón was a competition swimmer in Iceland where he set several national records during the 1930s.
Death On 2 August 1973, Jón fell from a roof he was painting. He was transported to a hospital where he died shortly later from his injuries.
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Who was Jón Jónsson?
Icelandic water polo player and competition swimmer
When was Jón Jónsson born?
Jón Jónsson was born on 11 April 1908 in Arnarfjörður.
When did Jón Jónsson die?
Jón Jónsson died on 2 August 1973 in Reykjavík.
What was Jón Jónsson's occupation?
Jón Jónsson was a water polo player and swimmer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jón Jónsson. https://biography.guide/jon-jonsson-water-polo-player/
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