About Vala Flosadóttir
Born 1978. Vala Flosadóttir is an Icelandic pole vaulter and athletics competitor.
Vala Flosadóttir (born 16 February 1978 in Reykjavík) is an Icelandic former athlete competing in the pole vault.
Biography She saw her heyday in the late nineties, when she set five world junior records and two world indoor records. She won various competitions, the greatest performance being the bronze at the 2000 Olympics with 4.50 metres, her lifetime best. She is the only woman from Iceland to win an Olympic medal.
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Who is Vala Flosadóttir?
athletics competitor
When was Vala Flosadóttir born?
Vala Flosadóttir was born on 16 February 1978 in Reykjavík.
What is Vala Flosadóttir's occupation?
Vala Flosadóttir is a pole vaulter and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Vala Flosadóttir?
Vala Flosadóttir is Icelandic.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vala Flosadóttir. https://biography.guide/vala-flosadottir/
MLA: "Vala Flosadóttir." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vala-flosadottir/.
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