About Jón Ólafsson
Lived 1941 – 2026 (aged 84). Jón Ólafsson was an Icelandic athletics competitor.
Jón Ólafsson (21 June 1941 – 25 January 2026) was an Icelandic athlete. He competed in the men's high jump at the 1964 Summer Olympics and the 1968 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Jón Ólafsson?
Icelandic athletics competitor
When was Jón Ólafsson born?
Jón Ólafsson was born on 21 June 1941.
When did Jón Ólafsson die?
Jón Ólafsson died on 25 January 2026.
What was Jón Ólafsson's occupation?
Jón Ólafsson was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Jón Ólafsson?
Jón Ólafsson was Icelandic.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jón Ólafsson. https://biography.guide/jon-olafsson-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Jón Ólafsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jon-olafsson-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "Jón Ólafsson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jon-olafsson-athletics-competitor/.
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