Claim: Finnbjörn Þorvaldsson who was the flag bearer for Iceland at the 1948 Summer Olympics (London 1948), was best known for his achievements in track and field.
Evidence: He was the flag bearer for Iceland at the 1948 Summer Olympics where he competed in sprinting. The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad and commonly known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, United Kingdom. Finnbjörn was best known for his achievements in track and field, expecially in sprinting where won several national and nordic championships.