Einar Halvorsen
Einar Halvorsen was a Norwegian speedskater.
He set world record in 500 m three times, twice in 5000 m, and once in 1500 m.
His time 2.29,6 in 1500 m in 1894 made him the first person to finish the distance in less than 2.30.Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com
