Hans Engnestangen

Hans Engnestangen
Personal information
Born28 March 1908
Brandbu, Norway
Died9 May 2003 (aged 95)
Jevnaker, Norway
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Sport
SportSpeed skating
Event500–10000 m
ClubHamar IL
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)500 m – 41.8 (1938)
1500 m – 2:13.8 (1939)
5000 m – 8:31.3 (1934)
10000 m – 18:06.9 (1933)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Norway
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1933 Trondheim Allround
Bronze medal – third place 1935 Oslo Allround
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1937 Davos Allround

Hans Engnestangen (28 March 1908 – 9 May 2003) was a Norwegian speed skater and world champion. He held the world records over 500 and 1500 meters for more than 13 years.

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