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Ever wonder what a day in the life of a champion looks like? Ari Bragi Kárason set the Icelandic record for 100m sprint in July, coming in at 10.51s, thereby beating the previous record of 10,52s which he set in 2016. As if that wasn’t enough, Ari Bragi is also considered one of Iceland’s best trumpet players. He has recorded with artists such as Sigur Rós, Norah Jones, Jeff “Tain” Watts and most recently with his own jazz band, Melismetiq. Be sure to check out Melismetiq’s performance and CD release at The Reykjavík Jazz Festival on August 12th. We hear it’s going to be jazz-tastic.
![_BIC7243_by_bicnick Ari Bragi likes to start his day at a coffeehouse...](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7243_by_bicnick.jpg?w=205&h=137&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7252_by_bicnick where he organises his day over a cup of coffee.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7252_by_bicnick-1.jpg?w=205&h=136&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7277_by_bicnick _BIC7277_by_bicnick](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7277_by_bicnick.jpg?w=185&h=277&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7282_by_bicnick The Jazz star heads to the studio.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7282_by_bicnick-2.jpg?w=204&h=137&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7293_by_bicnick It's early, Ari Bragi is the first at the studio.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7293_by_bicnick.jpg?w=204&h=136&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7301_by_bicnick Preparing his instrument.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7301_by_bicnick-1.jpg?w=401&h=267&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7316_by_bicnick Ari Bragi says it’s important that he practice the trumpet every day and maintain the instrument.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7316_by_bicnick-2.jpg?w=197&h=132&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7340_by_bicnick Ari Bragi shows a mark on his lips that he got from years of playing the trumpet.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7340_by_bicnick.jpg?w=197&h=131&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7358_by_bicnick _BIC7358_by_bicnick](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7358_by_bicnick.jpg?w=198&h=132&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7369_by_bicnick Just a little bit of piano playing, too.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7369_by_bicnick-1.jpg?w=198&h=132&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7374_by_bicnick _BIC7374_by_bicnick](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7374_by_bicnick.jpg?w=198&h=132&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7384_by_bicnick Heading to a family brunch.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7384_by_bicnick.jpg?w=197&h=132&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7387_by_bicnick Not a moment wasted: Ari Bragi is a busy man.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7387_by_bicnick.jpg?w=197&h=131&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7415_by_bicnick Soon enough Ari Bragi’s mother and younger brother join him for a delicious and well-balanced meal at Bergson.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7415_by_bicnick.jpg?w=401&h=267&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7433_by_bicnick Training time at Kaplakriki.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7433_by_bicnick-1.jpg?w=299&h=199&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7440_by_bicnick Cheering is important and fun!](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7440_by_bicnick-1.jpg?w=299&h=199&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7474_by_bicnick Ari Bragi preparing for a 100m race at Kaplakriki.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7474_by_bicnick.jpg?w=401&h=267&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7489_by_bicnick The camera ready for action...](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7489_by_bicnick.jpg?w=197&h=132&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7544_by_bicnick And we're off!](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7544_by_bicnick.jpg?w=197&h=131&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7549_by_bicnick Ari Bragi in the lead...](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7549_by_bicnick.jpg?w=254&h=170&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7553_by_bicnick ...and surprise! Iceland’s fastest man wins the race!](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7553_by_bicnick.jpg?w=254&h=169&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7556_by_bicnick Ari Bragi was unhappy with his start...](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7556_by_bicnick-1.jpg?w=254&h=169&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7567_by_bicnick ...but of course, a happy champion celebrates his victory.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7567_by_bicnick.jpg?w=344&h=516&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7934_by_bicnick Repping Adidas: In the evening, Ari Bragi hosted the 10km Adidas race award ceremony.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7934_by_bicnick.jpg?w=198&h=132&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7953_by_bicnick Ari Bragi attends to the winner of the 10km Adidas race.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7953_by_bicnick-1.jpg?w=198&h=132&quality=99&ssl=1)
![_BIC7983_by_bicnick Posing with the prizes.](https://i0.wp.com/grapevine.is/wp-content/uploads/BIC7983_by_bicnick.jpg?w=198&h=132&quality=99&ssl=1)
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