1932 in Sports - Speed Skating

Speed Skating

Speed Skating World Championships

  • Men's All-round Champion – Ivar Ballangrud (Norway)

1932 Winter Olympics (Men)

  • 500m – gold medal: Jack Shea (USA)
  • 1500m – gold medal: Jack Shea (USA)
  • 5000m – gold medal: Irving Jaffee (USA)
  • 10000m – gold medal: Irving Jaffee (USA)

1932 Winter Olympics (Women)

  • Women's speed skating is held as a demonstration event only with competitions over 500m, 1000m and 1500m.

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