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1896 World Allround Speed Skating Championships

World Allround Speed Skating Championships
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Jaap Eden
First official ISU-World Champion
Venue Joesoepovski Park, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Dates 7–8 February 1896
Competitors 14from 4 nations
Medalist men
1st, gold medalist(s) Jaap Eden  NED
Medalist women
1st, gold medalist(s) Jaap Eden  NED

The 1896 World Allround Speed Skating Championships took place at 7 and 8 February 1896 at the ice rink Joesoepovski Park in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Jaap Eden was the defending champion, he extended his title by winning all four distances.

Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com

Four distances had to be skated: 500, 1500, 5000 and 10,000 m. One could earn the world title only by winning at least three of the four distances, otherwise the title would become vacant. Silver and bronze medals were not awarded.


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