Willum Þór Þórsson
Willum Þór Þórsson is a prominent figure in Icelandic sports, having played football, handball, and basketball in his youth before transitioning into coaching. With an extensive career, he has held various coaching roles, including leading KR to two national championships and winning titles with other clubs. He served as a member of the Icelandic parliament for the Progressive Party from 2013 to 2024 and was Minister of Health for three years. Recently, he announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association, emphasizing his lifelong commitment to sports and community health.
Born on May 01, 1961 (64 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Iceland | 2 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 341,243 | 446 | $24,000 | 31$ |
| Totals | 2 | 341,243 | 446 | $24,000 | 31$ |
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Recent Mentions
Iceland:
Willum Þór Þórsson, the president of ÍSÍ, praised the U17 handball team for their performance.
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Iceland:
Willum Þór Þórsson, the president of the Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association, provided updates on the well-being of the injured athletes.
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Iceland:
Willum Þór Þórsson received 33% support in the poll to become the next chairman of the Progressive Party.
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Iceland:
Willum Þór Þórsson was elected president of the National Sports Association of Iceland.
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Iceland:
Willum Þór Þórsson has been elected as the new president of the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland.
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Iceland:
Willum Þór Þórsson has been elected as the new chairman of the Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association.
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Iceland:
Willum Þór Þórsson was the Minister of Health during a time when some referral requirements were lifted.
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Iceland:
Willum Þór Þórsson is one of the candidates running for the presidency of ÍSÍ.
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Iceland:
Brynjar expressed that he has a good impression of Willum Þór, who is also running for the presidency of ÍSÍ.
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Iceland:
Willum Þór Þórsson is a former Minister of Health and a football coach running against Brynjar Karl.
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