Leo Freisinger

Leo Freisinger
Freisinger in 1934
Personal information
BornFebruary 7, 1916
Chicago, U.S.
DiedAugust 29, 1985 (aged 69)
Mission Viejo, U.S.
Sport
SportSpeed skating
ClubChicago CYO
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)500 m – 41.9 (1938)
1500 m – 2:18.9 (1938)
5000 m – 8:41.4 (1938)[1]
Medal record
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen 500 m

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]

  1. ^ a b c Leo Freisinger. sports-reference.com