Einar Halvorsen
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Einar Halvorsen
Einar Halvorsen (7 March 1872 – 23 April 1964) was a Norwegian speedskater.
He set world record in 500 m three times, twice in 5000 m, and once in 1500 m.[1]
His time 2.29,6 in 1500 m in 1894 made him the first person to finish the distance in less than 2.30.
World records
| Discipline | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m | 0.50,2 | 28 February 1892 |  Hamar |
| 5000 m | 9.10,2 | 28 February 1892 | Hamar |
| 500 m | 0.48,0 | 26 February 1893 | Hamar |
| 5000 m | 9.07,0 | 26 February 1893 | Hamar |
| 500 m | 0.47,0 | 24 February 1894 | Hamar |
| 1500 m | 2.29,6 | 24 February 1894 | Hamar |
Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com[2]
References
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