Jón Þordur Ólafsson

IcelandIceland
Born
Jun 21, 1941 (85 years old)
Events
High Jump

Jón Þordur Ólafsson is a Iceland jumper, born on June 21, 1941. He competes primarily in the HJ.

His personal bests include 2.06 in the HJ. He ranks 10th all-time in the HJ for Iceland. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Iceland.

Personal best · High Jump2.06
#10 in Iceland
1970 season best2.05Mar 8, 1970
Last competitionIcelandic Indoor ChampionshipsMar 8, 1970 · 2.05
Icelandic Indoor Championships

As of Oct 29, 2026: High Jump 2.06, 1970 season best 2.05 (Mar 8, 1970) · Last competition: Icelandic Indoor Championships, Mar 8, 1970, 2.05 · 85 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
HJCiudad de México 19682.06967 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1970HJ Indoor2.05–Mar 8, 1970Icelandic Indoor Championships
1968HJ 2.06–Oct 19, 1968The XIX Olympic Games
1964HJ 2.00–Oct 20, 1964The XVIII Olympic Games
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Jón Þordur Ólafsson's High Jump personal best is 2.06, set on Oct 19, 1968 in Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX).

Jón Þordur Ólafsson competes in the High Jump.

1970 season best: 2.05, set on Mar 8, 1970. Last competition: Icelandic Indoor Championships on Mar 8, 1970, 2.05.