Author: Kristinn
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The 2001 Thingvallasund event.
On 5 August, 2001, Mr. Fylkir Þ. Sævarsson became the first man to swim across Lake Thingvallavatn. “On the day of the swim I got tremendous help with preparations from Mr. Kristinn Magnússon and his wife. I absentmindedly forgot to put on my swim trunks before leaving for the swim, so the first thing I Continue reading
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Location and weather
Start and finish: Start from the tip of Mjóanes in Bláskógabyggð county. Finish at the sandy beach between Riðvík and Markatangi in Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppi county. Weather Þingvellir current weather conditions from automatic weather stations. Þingvellir weather forecast for next few days from automatic weather stations. Water temperature Approx. 10°C (50°F) in July (data provided Continue reading
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News
Some informative facts about Lake Thingvallavatn from The National Energy Authority (Icelandic) Some facts about hypothermia: Cold Injuries Guidelines The Thingvallasund was in 17th place on an international top 100 list of the most interesting open water swims. Continue reading
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