The 2012 Thingvallasund event.
On 25th August 2012, Mr. Kristinn Magnússon, Mr. Árni Þór Árnason, Mr. Hálfdán Örnólfsson and Mr. Benedikt Hjartarson swam across Lake Thingvallavatn.
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The 2002 Thingvallasund event.
On 7 August 2002, Mr. Kristinn Magnússon became the second man in history to swim across Lake Thingvallavatn. “The swim across Lake Thingvallavatn was supposed to be my final training swim before my swim to the Vestmannaeyjar islands later in…
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…
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…
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.
Rules of participation
Rules of participation To participate in the Thingvallasund swim event, participants must have registered (see Registration) and paid the confirmation fee. Participants must also demonstrate that they are capable of swimming a distance of 3,5 km (2.17 miles) in under…
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Associates
The Reykjavík Energy Company The landowners of Mjóanes and their tenants. The landowner of Riðvík and Markartangi, The Reykjavík Energy Company. The Icelandic Swimming Association The Icelandic Swimming Association recognizes the Thingvallasund swim event, maintains records of accomplishment and issues…
History of the swim
The initial idea for swimming across Lake Thingvallavatn came from Mr. Fylkir Sævarsson in the summer of 2000. He turned his idea into reality the following year when he swam from the tip of Mjóanes in the county of Bláskógabyggð,…