A renowned weightlifting and CrossFit athlete, Sara Sigmundsdóttir is best known as the winner of 2016 Dubai Fitness Championship, 3rd place finish in both 2015 and 16 CrossFit Games in individual women category. She is also known for being three times CrossFit Open champion in 2017, 2019, and 2020 with impeccable statistics.
Sara grew up in Reykjanesbær, Iceland along with her family and relatives playing multiple sports from childhood. She attended a loch high school and university for education. In school and university, she played and was involved in various sports including swimming, basketball, track and field, and volleyball. Initially, she chose weightlifting as a career but later landed in CrossFit Games.
| Name | Sara Sigmundsdóttir |
| Nick Name | Sara |
| Birth Place | Reykjanesbær, Iceland |
| Date Of Birth | 12 September 1992 |
| Age(as of 2021) | 29 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Icelandic |
| Profession | CrossFit Athlete and Weightlifter |
Sara Sigmundsdóttir Age
According to Sara Sigmundsdóttir’s date of birth, her age is 29 years (as of now in 2021).
Sara Sigmundsdóttir’s Height, and Weight
Sara Sigmundsdóttir’s height is about 5′ 8″ and her weight is approximately 70 kg.
Career and Achievements
Being sporty from a young age, Sara was trained in multiple sports including swimming, basketball, volleyball, track and field, and weightlifting in high school. Initially, she was passionate about weightlifting and decided to make a career in the same field. In 2015, she competed in the World Weightlifting Championships in the 75 kg category.
At the same time, Sara began preparing for CrossFit Games after being suggested by one of her friends. She debuted in CrossFit Open in 2012 but failed to secure a rank. Her initial popularity came in 2015 after finishing 3rd worldwide and 2nd in Iceland.
She made her first participation in Regionals in 2013 and finished as 39th Europe and 169th worldwide. In the following year, she improved her rank in the Regionals and finished at 12th for Europe. Between 2015 to 2017, Sara performed exceptionally in Regionals and ranked 1st in different categories.
With a spectacular performance in Regional, in 2015 Sara made her debut in CrossFit Games and finished at 3rd place. In the following, she did the same with her astonishing performance. Lately, in 2019, her rank was 19th in the women’s category. In the 2021s CrossFit Games, she failed to participate due to an injury while training.
Besides this, Sara has had multiple top finishes in CrossFit Open since 2012 including three 1st place ranks in 2017, 2019, and 2020. She has been on a popular sports documentary titled Fittest on Earth: A Decade of Fitness of 2017.
With rising fame as a sportsperson and athlete, Sara has been a brand ambassador of different sports, nutrition, and healthcare brands including WIT, Volkswagen R, FITAID, Unbroken, Rogue Fitness, Trifecta, and many others. Various sports magazines and newspapers have also featured her on their covers.
Parents and Siblings
Hafrun Jonsdottir is Sara’s mother and her father’s name is unknown as of now. Further information regarding her siblings is unavailable.
Net Worth
Sara Sigmundsdóttir’s net worth as of now, in 2021 is presumed to be more than $3m. The major sources of her earnings are CrossFit games, fitness training, coaching, brand endorsements, advertisements, and other business ventures.
Social Media
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