Einar Halvorsen

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
Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com