1901 World Allround Speed Skating Championships
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Alfred Naess
Participated in the 1900 World Championship |
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| Venue | Djurgårdsbrunnsviken, , Sweden | ||||
| Dates | 9–10 February 1901 | ||||
| Competitors | 13from 4 nations | ||||
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Franz Wathén |
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The 1901 World Allround Speed Skating Championships took place on 9 and 10 February 1901 at the ice rink Djurgårdsbrunnsviken in , Sweden.
Edvard Engelsaas was the defending champion, who was not there to defend his championship. The Fin Franz Wathén won three distances and became the new World champion.
Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com
Four distances have to be skated:
One could only win the World Championships by winning at least three of the four distances, so there would be no World Champion if no skater won at least three distances.
Silver and bronze medals were not awarded.
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