Icelandic Vikings
Norse Warriors
Norse settlers of Iceland who created the national wrestling system Glíma (Lausatök and Hryggspenna).
Quick Facts
Date of BirthRaný Middle Ages
Era9th–11th century
Country of OriginIceland
Rank / TitleNational Sport (Glíma)
Active Years874–present
Biography
Norse Viking settlers brought Glíma wrestling to Iceland in the 9th century. Preserved across generations, Glíma includes belt wrestling, free-grappling (Lausatök), and chest-lock (Hryggspenna).