Torfi Bryngeirsson
Olympic athlete
About Torfi Bryngeirsson
Lived 1926 – 1995 (aged 68). Torfi Bryngeirsson was an Icelandic pole vaulter.
Torfi Bryngeirsson (11 November 1926 – 16 July 1995) was an Icelandic athlete who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics. In 1950, he won gold in long jump at the European Athletics Championships. He represented Iceland at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, competing in the pole vault again.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Torfi Bryngeirsson?
Olympic athlete (1926–1995)
When was Torfi Bryngeirsson born?
Torfi Bryngeirsson was born on 11 November 1926 in Iceland.
When did Torfi Bryngeirsson die?
Torfi Bryngeirsson died on 16 July 1995 in Reykjavík.
What was Torfi Bryngeirsson's occupation?
Torfi Bryngeirsson was a pole vaulter.
What nationality was Torfi Bryngeirsson?
Torfi Bryngeirsson was Icelandic.
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