Betty Mitchell (speed skater)
Betty Mitchell Olson (born 19 September 1928) is a former Canadian long track speed skater from Manitoba, who was active from 1939 until 1950.[1][2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Betty Mitchell Olson |
| Born | 19 September 1928 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Canada |
| Sport | Speed skating |
Mitchell represented her nation at the World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women in 1949, finishing 12th overall.[3]
As a young rider she won the Juvenile Girls outdoor and indoor North American Championships in 1942.
Olson stopped her speed skating career after winning the 1950 North American Senior Women's Championship. She won in for the third time.
She was elected to the Canadian Amateur Speed Skating Hall of Fame in 1965.
Records
Personal records
| Personal records | ||||
| Women's speed skating | ||||
| Event | Result | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m | 50.80 | 12.02.1949 | Kongsberg (NOR) | |
| 1000 m | 1:50.40 | 12.02.1949 | Kongsberg (NOR) | |
| 3000 m | 6:16.80 | 12.02.1949 | Kongsberg (NOR) | |
| 5000 m | 10:46.70 | 12.02.1949 | Kongsberg (NOR) | |
References
- "SpeedSkatingStats.com". speedskatingstats.com. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- "Competition results, statistics and records; SpeedSkatingNews". www.speedskatingnews.info. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
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