Leonhard Freisinger (February 7, 1916 – August 29, 1985) was an American speed skater who competed at the 1936 Winter Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the 500 m and placed fourth in the 1500 m event.[1] He won the U.S. National Indoor title in 1937 and 1938 and the National and North American Outdoor title in 1940. In 1938 he set a world record over 500 m at a meet in Davos, Switzerland, but Hans Engnestangen beat this record a few minuted later. Freisinger was selected for the 1940 Olympics, but they were canceled due to World War II. Later he became a figure skater in professional ice shows, and coached the 1964 American Olympic speed skating team.[1]
 Freisinger in 1934 | ||||||||||||
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| Born | February 7, 1916 Chicago, U.S. | |||||||||||
| Died | August 29, 1985 (aged 69) Mission Viejo, U.S. | |||||||||||
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| Sport | Speed skating | |||||||||||
| Club | Chicago CYO | |||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 500 m – 41.9 (1938) 1500 m – 2:18.9 (1938) 5000 m – 8:41.4 (1938)[1] | |||||||||||
Medal record
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- ^ a b c Leo Freisinger. sports-reference.com
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