Sveinn Margeirsson
- Born
- Mar 14, 1978 (48 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track
Sveinn Margeirsson is a Iceland middle-distance runner, born on March 14, 1978. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 2:00.65 in the 800m, 3:50.29 in the 1500m, 4:11.24 in the Mile, 8:15.18 in the 3000m and 8:19.00 in the 3000m. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Iceland.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:46.20
2004 season best9:00.13May 29, 2004
National record5:47.102000 Metres Short Track
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:47.10
As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:46.20, 2000 Metres Short Track 5:47.10, 2004 season best 9:00.13 (May 29, 2004) · National record (2000 Metres Short Track) · 48 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorReykjavík 19992:00.65792 pts–
3000mIndoorMalmö 20038:15.18989 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3000mSt | 9:00.13 | – | May 29, 2004 | – |
| 2004 | CrossCount | 12:40 | – | Mar 20, 2004 | 32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles |
| 2003 | 1500m-short-track | 3:53.53 | – | Feb 23, 2003 | – |
| 2003 | 3000m-short-track | 8:15.18 | – | Feb 22, 2003 | – |
| 2003 | 3000m | 8:37.66 | – | Jul 19, 2003 | – |
| 2003 | 3000mSt | 8:46.20 | – | Jun 12, 2003 | – |
| 2003 | CrossCount | 12:25 | – | Mar 30, 2003 | 31st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lausanne |
| 2003 | 5000m | 14:27.92 | – | Jun 2, 2003 | – |