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 (63 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 | 6 | 5.83 | 0.32% | +20% | 341,243 | 1,308 | $24,000 | 92$ |
| Totals | 6 | 341,243 | 1,308 | $24,000 | 92$ |
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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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Iceland:
Willum Þór Þórsson is the former Minister of Health who appointed a new working group to review the speech therapy system.
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Iceland:
Willum Þór Þórsson, a former colleague of Lilja, is mentioned in the context of their discussion.
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Iceland:
Willum Þór Þórsson is a former minister and is running for the presidency of the Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association.
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Iceland:
Willum Þór Þórsson is among the former ministers discussing the president's decision.
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Iceland:
Willum Þór Þórsson is running for the presidency of the Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association.
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