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Best Iceland 5000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top Iceland athletes in the 5000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 5000 m athletes in the history of Iceland. Martha Ernstdóttir tops the all-time national list with 15:53.5h, among 12 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martha Ernstdóttir | 15:53.5HT | Aug 4, 1991 | |
| 2 | Andrea Kolbeinsdóttir | 16:32.42 | Jun 20, 2023 | |
| 3 | Íris Anna Skúladóttir | 17:04.68 | Jul 30, 2023 | |
| 4 | Fríða Rún Thórðardóttir | 17:10.14 | Jun 5, 2003 | |
| 5 | Arndis Yr Hafporsdottir | 17:14.16 | Jun 25, 2017 | |
| 6 | Embla Margrét Hreimsdóttir | 17:16.92 | Apr 17, 2025 | |
| 7 | Íris Dóra Snórradottir | 17:32.05 | May 21, 2026 | |
| 8 | Elín Edda Sigurðardóttir | 17:33.94 | Jun 14, 2018 | |
| 9 | Sigþóra Brynja Kristjánsdóttir | 17:43.66 | Jun 26, 2022 | |
| 10 | Rannveig Oddsdóttir | 18:07.24 | Jun 1, 2013 | |
| 11 | Helga Guðný Elíasdóttir | 18:35.85 | Jul 30, 2023 | |
| 12 | Iðunn Björg Arnaldsdóttir | 18:36.94 | Aug 24, 2025 |