Bergur Ingi Pétursson
Bergur Ingi Pétursson (born October 3, 1985 in Reykjavík) is an Icelandic hammer thrower.[1] Petursson represented Iceland at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he competed for the men's hammer throw. He performed the best throw of 71.63 metres on his third and final attempt, finishing twenty-fifth overall in the qualifying rounds.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Iceland |
| Born | 5 October 1985 Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 125 kg (276 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Hammer throw |
| Club | FH Hafnarfjörður (ISL) |
| Coached by | Eggert Bogason |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Hammer throw: 74.48 m (2008) |
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bergur Ingi Pétursson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- "Men's Hammer Throw – Qualifying Rounds". NBC Olympics. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
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