Kristian Strøm
Kristian Strøm (24 December 1892 – 10 November 1980) was a Norwegian speedskater.
He set a world record in 5000 m in 1917, when he improved Oscar Mathisen's previous record in Trondheim.[1] This record lasted four years, until it was beaten by Harald Strøm in 1921.
Strøm became national all-round champion in 1916, 1917, 1919 and 1920, and took five King's Cups.[2]
He represented the club Hortens SK,[2] and chaired the Norwegian Skating Association from 1929 to 1931.[3]
World record[edit]
| Discipline | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 m | 8.33,7 | February 4, 1917 |  Trondheim
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Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "5000m Men World Record Progression". International Skating Union. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- ^ a b Bryhn, Rolf (2007). "Kristian Strøm". In Henriksen, Petter (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 20 April 2009.
- ^ Gjerde, Arild, ed. (2005). Norges Skøyteforbunds årbok 2003–2005 (PDF) (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norwegian Skating Association. p. 183. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2009.
- ^ "Kristian Strøm". SpeedSkatingStats.com. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
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