Iceland

Iceland

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Highlights

Iceland made their Paralympic Games debut in 1980 in Arnhem, where they were represented by 13 athletes, who won two medals (one gold, one bronze). They have gone on to compete at every Games since, winning 62 medals.

Anthem: Title

Lofsöngur (Song of Praise)

Anthem: Year of Induction

1874

Anthem: Composer

Music Sveinbjörn SVEINBJORNSSON, words Matthías JOCHUMSSON.

Official NPC name

Iceland

NPC President's name

Mr. Sveinn Aki LUDVIKSSON

NPC General Secretary's name

Mr. Olafur MAGNUSSON

Year of first appearance in an Paralympic Games

1980

Number of appearances in Paralympic Games

9, including London 2012

Summary of Paralympic Games Appearances

Medals per sport        
Sport Gold Silver Bronze Total
Athletics 1 5 6 12
Swimming 13 8 27 48
Table tennis 0 0 1 1
Weightlifting 0 0 1 1
Total 14 13 35 62
 
Medals per year        
Year Gold Silver Bronze Total
1980 1 0 1 2
1984 0 2 8 10
1988 2 2 7 11
1992 3 2 12 17
1996 5 4 5 14
2000 2 0 2 4
2004 1 3 0 4
2008 0 0 0 0
Total 14 13 35 62
 


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