Einar Halvorsen (7 March 1872 – 23 April 1964) was a Norwegian speedskater. He set a total of six world records during his career.
Biography Halvorsen was born in Hamar on 7 March 1872.
In 1894 he won the first official Norwegian championship in speedskating. He set world record in 500 m three times, twice in 5000 m, and once in 1500 m.
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.
World records DisciplineTimeDateLocation500 m0.50,228 February 1892 Hamar5000 m9.10,228 February 1892 Hamar500 m0.48,026 February 1893 Hamar5000 m9.07,026 February 1893 Hamar500 m0.47,024 February 1894 Hamar1500 m2.29,624 February 1894 Hamar Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com
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