Björn Margeirsson

Björn Margeirsson

IcelandIceland
Born
May 2, 1979 (47 years old)
Events
1500 Metres Short Track · 800 Metres Short Track

Björn Margeirsson is a Iceland middle-distance runner, born on May 2, 1979. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:49.35 in the 800m, 3:46.25 in the 1500m, 3:47.34 in the 1500m, 8:33.17 in the 3000m and 8:24.85 in the 3000m. He has earned 6 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Iceland.

Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:47.84
2015 season best1:57.04Jul 26, 2015
2015 season best
National record5:25.232000 Metres Short Track
National record
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:51.07

As of Oct 27, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:47.84, 800 Metres Short Track 1:51.07, 2015 season best 1:57.04 (Jul 26, 2015) · National record (2000 Metres Short Track) · 47 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mUden 20091:49.351,045 pts–
1500mIndoorBirmingham 20073:46.251,072 pts–
1500m20053:47.341,011 pts–
3000m20018:33.17871 pts–
3000mIndoorGöteborg 20078:24.85935 pts–
5000mGöteborg 200015:08.02786 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2015800m 1:57.04–Jul 26, 2015–
2014800m-short-track 1:56.40–Jan 19, 2014–
2013800m 1:53.40–Aug 17, 2013–
2010Semi 1:10:37–Oct 23, 2010Haustmaraþon FM
2010Marathon 2:33:57–Aug 21, 2010–
2009800m 1:49.35–Jun 27, 2009–
2008800m-short-track Indoor1:53.32–Feb 9, 2008Icelandic Indoor Championships
2008800m-short-track 1:54.62–Feb 24, 2008–
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Björn Margeirsson's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:47.84, set on Feb 7, 2004.

Björn Margeirsson competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.

2015 season best: 1:57.04, set on Jul 26, 2015.