In a season of summit firsts, Ingólfur Geir Gissurarson became the fifth, and so far oldest, Icelander to summit Everest, while the first ascent via the North Face by and Icelander was underway by Leifur Örn Gissurarson.
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Denmark to bid for 2018 World Sailing Championships?
Posted on 12 May 2013.
There is much speculation that Denmark will decide to bid to host the 2018 ISAF Sailing World Championships. News might come at this week’s meeting in Copenhagen of the ISAF mid-year meeting.
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Hosts in hockey hiccup – Sweden stumbles
Posted on 10 May 2013.
At the IIHF World Ice Hockey Champions, Sweden was left red-faced, going down 3-2 to an unfancied Switzerland in the opening games last weekend. It was a disappointing start for the hosts in front of a home crowd.
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British man dies during Greenland expedition
Posted on 03 May 2013.
A British comedy promoter and “Arctic virgin” lost his life on Sunday, shortly after he and two friends began a 644kms trek across Greenland’s ice cap. The other two men on the expedition are recovering from shock and frostbite in hospital.
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Iceland noted as unique destination for fly fishing holidays
Posted on 29 April 2013.
Iceland has been noted as being a unique destination for fly fishing holidays, due to the country’s breathtaking clear lakes, alien landscapes, and abundance of fish, including Salmon, Trout and Arctic Char.
Posted in Entertainment, Iceland, Leisure, Sports, Travel2 Comments
Finland Davis cup defeat ends on sour note
Posted on 13 April 2013.
The Finnish tennis team left fans a game short during their match with Ireland last Sunday, after abandoning the court with the score 3-1. Finland refused to play the final ‘dead rubber’ once the outcome had been decided, with the home side winning a third.
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David James to play in Iceland football league
Posted on 04 April 2013.
International goalkeeper David James has signed for Icelandic team Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja (ÍBV) as a player/coach and will now play his football in Iceland. The former Portsmouth player will join team-mate and ÍBV boss Hermann Hreiðarsson. “We are both very excited about the journey ahead”, he tweeted on Tuesday ahead of the signing. His first match for [...]
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Skiing in Finland booms as winter refuses to end
Posted on 30 March 2013.
Ski centres across Finland are pleased to see cold winter conditions continue, as it has kept their slopes in peak condition for longer. The cold evening temperatures, alongside the bright sunny spells the country has been enjoying in the daytime, has increased the popularity of many Finnish ski slopes.
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