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Helga Halldorsdottir

Helga Halldorsdottir

ISLISLWomen
Birth dateApr 23, 1963
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Helga Halldorsdottir is a Iceland sprinter, born on April 23, 1963. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.

Her personal bests include 25.30 in the 200m, 55.56 in the 400m, 2:17.93 in the 800m, 13.87 in the 100mH and 56.94 in the 400mH. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Iceland.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
56.94
#906 all-time
50 Metres Hurdles
6.9h
2008 season best
2:17.93
Feb 23, 2008 · Houston, TX (USA) (i)
2008 season best
Last competition
Indoor Championships
Feb 23, 2008 · 2:17.93
Indoor Championships
Record
National record · 4 × 400 m 3:38.96
National record
Age
63 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 400 m hurdles 56.94 (#906 all-time), 50 Metres Hurdles 6.9h, 2008 season best 2:17.93 (Feb 23, 2008, Houston, TX (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Indoor Championships, Feb 23, 2008, 2:17.93 · National record (4 × 400 m) · 63 years old

PB

Personal bests

25.30
55.56
800mi
2:17.93
13.87*
56.94
#906 all-time
4x100m
45.71
4x400m
3:38.96
60mHi
8.84
60mH
8.84
800m-short-tracki
2:17.93
60mi
7.92
60m
7.92
50MetresHui
6.9HT
50Metresi
6.85

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
800m-short-tracki
2:17.93-Feb 23, 2008-Indoor Championships
2008
800mi
2:17.93-Feb 23, 2008-Houston, TX (USA) (i)
1998
60m
7.92-Feb 7, 1998
→
-
1998
60mi
7.92-Feb 7, 1998
→
Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
1998
60mHi
8.84-Feb 7, 1998
→
Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
1998
60mH
8.84-Feb 7, 1998
→
-
1997
50Metresi
6.85-Jan 25, 1997-Afmælismót ÍR
1997
100mH
13.87+7.3Jun 7, 1997
↑
Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík (ISL)
1997
400m
56.87-Jun 6, 1997
↓
Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík (ISL)
1996
100mH
14.22+2.5Jul 7, 1996
↑
Reykjavik Icelandic Championships
1996
4x100m
45.71-Jun 28, 1996-Bergen (NOR)
1996
400m
55.56-Jun 28, 1996
↓
Bergen (NOR)
1996
400mH
57.33-Jul 6, 1996
↑
Reykjavík (ISL)
1996
4x400m
3:38.96-Jun 29, 1996-Bergen (NOR)
1988
400mH
56.94-Sep 3, 1988
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1987
100mH
13.97-1.0Sep 3, 1987
↑
IAAF World Championships
1987
400mH
57.53-Jul 14, 1987
↑
Zagreb (CRO)
1986
400mH
58.24-Aug 28, 1986
↑
Stuttgart European Championships
1981
50MetresHui
6.9h-Jan 5, 1981-Indoor Meeting
1981
100mH
14.30+2.2Aug 21, 1981
↑
European Junior Championships
1981
200m
25.30+1.3Aug 22, 1981-European Junior Championships

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m-short-tracki
2:17.93-Feb 23Indoor Championships
800m-short-tracki
2:19.11-Feb 23Indoor Championships

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
60m
7.92-Feb 7Reykjavik, Reykjavík (i)
60mH
8.84-Feb 7Reykjavik, Reykjavík (i)

1997

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100mH
13.87+7.3Jun 7VII Games of the Small States of Europe, Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík
400m
56.87-Jun 6VII Games of the Small States of Europe, Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík
50Metresi
6.85-Jan 25Afmælismót ÍR

1996

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100mH
14.22+2.5Jul 7Reykjavik Icelandic Championships
400mH
57.33-Jul 6Reykjavik Icelandic Championships, Reykjavík
4x400m
3:38.96-Jun 29European Cup 1st League Group 2, Bergen
400m
55.56-Jun 28European Cup 1st League Group 2, Bergen
4x100m
45.71-Jun 28European Cup 1st League Group 2, Bergen

1988

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
58.99-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
400mH
56.94-Sep 3Los Angeles, CA
400mH
57.93-Jul 16Gateshead
400mH
57.71-Jul 12Dublin
400mH
58.30-Apr 9Fresno, CA

1987

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100mH
13.97-1.0Sep 3IAAF World Championships
400mH
57.82-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
100mH
13.97-1.0Aug 29IAAF World Championships
400mH
57.82-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
400mH
57.53-Jul 14Zagreb Universiade, Zagreb
400mH
57.58-Jun 28European Cup Final C2, Porto
400mH
57.99-May 30San José

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
58.24-Aug 28Stuttgart European Championships
400mH
58.24-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships

1981

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
25.30+1.3Aug 22European Junior Championships
100mH
14.30+2.2Aug 21European Junior Championships
200m
25.30+1.3Aug 20European Junior Championships
100mH
14.30+2.2Aug 20European Junior Championships
50MetresHui
6.9HT-Jan 5Indoor Meeting

Honours

🥇

Reykjavik Icelandic Championships

100 Metres Hurdles

1996
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Reykjavik Icelandic Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1996
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Helga Halldorsdottir's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Helga Halldorsdottir's 400 m hurdles personal best is 56.94, set on Sep 3, 1988 in Los Angeles, CA (USA), #906 on the all-time list.

Which events does Helga Halldorsdottir compete in?

Helga Halldorsdottir competes in the 400 m hurdles and 50 Metres Hurdles.

How did Helga Halldorsdottir perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 2:17.93, set on Feb 23, 2008 in Houston, TX (USA) (i). Last competition: Indoor Championships on Feb 23, 2008, 2:17.93.