Einar Halvorsen
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Einar Halvorsen was a Norwegian speedskater
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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.
Long track speed skating
Speed skating is an Olympic sport where competitors are timed while crossing a set distance. It is also a sport for leisure. Sports such as short track speedskating, inline speedskating, and quad speed skating are also called speed skating...
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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.