Hans Engnestangen
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Hans Engnestangen was a Norwegian speed skater and world champion. He held the world records over 500 and 1500 meters for more than 13 years.
Churchman cigarette card of Hans Engnestangen
The world record progression 500 m speed skating men as recognised by the International Skating Union:
Hans Engnestangen
…until 1952. In January 1939 Engnestangen set a world record over 1500 m at 2:13.8. This record was unbeaten for 13 years. Discipline Time Date Location 500 m 42.5 21 January 1933 Davos 500 m 42.3 30 January 1937 Davos 500 m 41.8 5 February 1938 Davos 1500 m 2:13.8 29 January 1939 Davos Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com…
Alfred Næss in 1954