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]

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

References

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