Finnbjörn Torvaldsson

Born
May 25, 1924
Events
Long Jump · 100 m

Finnbjörn Torvaldsson is a Iceland sprinter, born on May 25, 1924. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 10.8h in the 100m, 22.3h in the 200m, 41.7h in the 4x100m and 6.89 in the LJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Iceland.

Personal best · Long Jump6.89
1950 season best11.1hAug 23, 1950
Personal best · 100 m10.8h
Last competitionBruxelles European ChampionshipsAug 27, 1950 · 41.9h

As of Oct 28, 2026: Long Jump 6.89, 100 m 10.8h, 1950 season best 11.1h (Aug 23, 1950) · Last competition: Bruxelles European Championships, Aug 27, 1950, 41.9h · 102 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mOslo 194610.8h946 pts–
200mOslo 194622.3h885 pts–
4x100mBruxelles 195041.7h–
LJLondon 19486.89899 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1950100m 11.1h–Aug 23, 1950Bruxelles European Championships
19504x100m 41.7h–Aug 26, 1950Bruxelles European Championships
1948LJ 6.89–Jul 31, 1948–
1948100m 11.23–Jul 30, 1948The XIV Olympic Games
19484x100m 42.9h–Aug 6, 1948–
1946100m 10.8h–Aug 23, 1946Oslo European Championships
1946200m 22.3h–Aug 24, 1946Oslo European Championships
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Finnbjörn Torvaldsson's Long Jump personal best is 6.89, set on Jul 31, 1948 in Wembley Stadium, London (GBR).

Finnbjörn Torvaldsson competes in the Long Jump and 100 m.

1950 season best: 11.1h, set on Aug 23, 1950. Last competition: Bruxelles European Championships on Aug 27, 1950, 41.9h.