Bill Steinmetz
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William "Bill" E. Steinmetz (February 24, 1899 – May 25, 1988) was an American
United States
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 speed skater who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics
1924 Winter Olympics
The 1924 Winter Olympics, officially known as the I Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event which was held in 1924 in Chamonix, France...

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He was born and died in Chicago
Chicago
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In 1924 he finished twelfth in the 1500 metres event
Speed skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics - Men's 1500 metres
The 1500 metres speed skating event was part of the speed skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics programme. The competition was held on Sunday, January 27, 1924.Twenty-two speed skaters from nine nations competed.-Medalists:-Records:...

, 14th in the 500 metres competition
Speed skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics - Men's 500 metres
These are the results of the 500 metres speed skating event at the 1924 Winter Olympics. It was the first event of the Games, held on Saturday, January 26, 1924, which makes Charles Jewtraw the first gold medal winner in Winter Olympic Games history...

, and 14fth in the 10000 metres contest
Speed skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics - Men's 10000 metres
The 10000 metres speed skating event was part of the speed skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics programme. The competition was held on Sunday, January 27, 1924.Sixteen speed skaters from six nations competed.-Medalists:-Records:...

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