About Oddur Pétursson
Lived 1931 – 2018 (aged 86). Oddur Pétursson was an Icelandic cross-country skier.
Oddur Pétursson (2 July 1931 – 24 May 2018) was an Icelandic cross-country skier. He competed at the 1952 and 1956 Winter Olympics in 15–30 km events and placed 48–61.
Personal life Oddur was the brother of cross country skier Gunnar Pétursson who competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics.
Death Oddur died in Ísafjörður on 24 May 2018, at the age of 87.
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Who was Oddur Pétursson?
Icelandic cross-country skier
When was Oddur Pétursson born?
Oddur Pétursson was born on 2 July 1931 in Ísafjörður.
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Oddur Pétursson died on 24 May 2018 in Ísafjörður.
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Oddur Pétursson was a cross-country skier.
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Oddur Pétursson was Icelandic.
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