1936 in Sports - Speed Skating

Speed Skating

Events

  • Inaugural World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women is held in Stockholm

Speed Skating World Championships

  • Men's All-round Champion – Ivar Ballangrud (Norway)
  • Women's All-round Champion – Kit Klein (USA)

1936 Winter Olympics (Men)

  • 500m – gold medal: Ivar Ballangrud (Norway)
  • 1500m – gold medal: Charles Mathiesen (Norway)
  • 5000m – gold medal: Ivar Ballangrud (Norway)
  • 10000m – gold medal: Ivar Ballangrud (Norway)

1936 Winter Olympics (Women)

  • not contested

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