Einar Halvorsen (7 March 1872 – 23 April 1964) was a Norwegian speedskater. He set a total of six world records during his career.[1]
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]
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[3]