Einar Halvorsen
Einar Halvorsen (7 March 1872 – 23 April 1964) was a Norwegian speedskater. He set a total of six world records during his career.[1]
Biography[edit]
Halvorsen was born in Hamar on 7 March 1872.[1]
In 1894 he won the first official Norwegian championship in speedskating.[1] He set world record in 500 m three times, twice in 5000 m, and once in 1500 m.[2]
His time 2.29,6 in 1500 m in 1894 made him the first person to finish the distance in less than 2.30.
Halvorsen died on 23 April 1964.[1]
World records[edit]
| Discipline | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m | 0.50,2 | 28 February 1892 |  Hamar
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| 5000 m | 9.10,2 | 28 February 1892 | Hamar
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| 500 m | 0.48,0 | 26 February 1893 | Hamar
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| 5000 m | 9.07,0 | 26 February 1893 | Hamar
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| 500 m | 0.47,0 | 24 February 1894 | Hamar
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| 1500 m | 2.29,6 | 24 February 1894 | Hamar
|
Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Bryhn, Rolf. "Einar Halvorsen". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ "Speed Skating. Complete history list of World Records" (PDF). International Skating Union. Retrieved 17 February 2009.
- ^ "Einar Halvorsen". SpeedSkatingStats.com. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
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