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Hreinn Halldórsson

Hreinn Halldórsson

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Birth dateMar 3, 1949
Height1.92 m
Weight125 kg

Hreinn Halldórsson (born 3 March 1949) is an Icelandic former track and field athlete who competed in the shot put.

His personal best for the discipline was 21 09 m (69 ft 2+1⁄4 in), a former national record.

09 m (69 ft 2+1⁄4 in), a former national record He twice represented his country at the Summer Olympics and was the gold medallist at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in 1977 (Iceland's first medallist at the competition).

Key facts
Shot Put
21.09
#171 all-time
1981 season best
20.02
Jun 17, 1981 · Reykjavík (ISL)
1981 season best
Age
77 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Shot Put 21.09 (#171 all-time), 1981 season best 20.02 (Jun 17, 1981, Reykjavík (ISL)) · 77 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1981
SP
20.02-Jun 17, 1981
↓
Reykjavík (ISL)
1980
SP
20.56-May 9, 1980
↓
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
1979
SP
20.69-Jul 14, 1979
↓
Húsavik (ISL)
1978
SP
20.95-Aug 10, 1978
↓
Reykjavík (ISL)
1977
SP
21.09-Jul 4, 1977
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1976
SP
20.24-Jul 14, 1976
↓
Reykjavík (ISL)
1975
SP
19.46-Oct 4, 1975
↓
Reykjavík (ISL)
1974
SP
18.90-Aug 7, 1974
↓
Selfoss (ISL)

1981

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.02-Jun 17Reykjavík
SP
19.15-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
SP
19.15-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)

1980

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.55-Jul 30The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
SP
19.74-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
SP
20.56-May 9Tuscaloosa, AL

1979

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.22-Aug 9Reykjavík
SP
20.49-Aug 8Reykjavík
SP
20.50-Aug 3Akureyri
SP
20.40-Jul 22Bodø
SP
20.69-Jul 14Húsavik
SP
20.43-May 25Wichita, KS
SP
20.32-May 18Austin, TX
SP
20.57-Apr 7Austin TexasR, Austin, TX

1978

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.34-Sep 1Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
SP
19.62-Aug 31Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
SP
19.62-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
SP
19.34-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
SP
20.95-Aug 10Reykjavík
SP
20.56-Aug 9Reykjavík
SP
20.30-Aug 1Pitea
SP
19.80-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
SP
20.16-Jun 30Västeras, Västerås
SP
19.98-Jun 29Helsinki

1977

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.37-Aug 17Reykjavík
SP
21.02-Aug 16Reykjavík
SP
20.88-Aug 6Reykjavík NC, Reykjavík
SP
21.09-Jul 4Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
SP
20.31-Jun 30Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
SP
20.54-Jun 25Kobenhavn, København
SP
20.35-Jun 16Reykjavík
SP
20.56-Jun 8Reykjavík
SP
20.62-Jun 7Reykjavík
SP
20.52-May 30Reykjavík
SP
20.12-May 17London
SP
20.70-May 13Kopvogur
SP
20.59-Mar 13European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
SP
20.59-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)

1976

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.93-Jul 23The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
SP
20.24-Jul 14Reykjavík
SP
18.41-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)
SP
18.41-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.46-Oct 4Reykjavík

1974

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.28-Sep 4Roma European Championships
SP
18.28-Sep 2Roma European Championships
SP
18.90-Aug 7Selfoss

Honours

6

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1981
7

Praha European Championships

Shot Put

1978
7

Praha European Championships

Shot Put

1978
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European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Hreinn Halldórsson's Shot Put personal best?

Hreinn Halldórsson's Shot Put personal best is 21.09, set on Jul 4, 1977 in Stockholm (SWE), #171 on the all-time list.

Which events does Hreinn Halldórsson compete in?

Hreinn Halldórsson competes in the Shot Put.

How did Hreinn Halldórsson perform in 1981?

1981 season best: 20.02, set on Jun 17, 1981 in Reykjavík (ISL).