Bill Disney
American speed skater
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1960 Squaw Valley | 500 m |
Bill Dale Disney (April 3, 1932 – April 22, 2009)[1] was an American speed skater who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics and 1964 Winter Olympics.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas. Disney won the silver medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics in speed skating. Bill was also selected to be the flag bearer for 1964 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.[2]
Personal records
Event | Result | Date | Venue |
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500 m | 39.8 | 1 December 1963 | Colorado Springs |
1,500 m | 2:14.4 | 22 December 1963 | Colorado Springs |
3,000 m | 5:19.7 | 22 February 1959 | Squaw Valley |
Olympic results
Event | Result | Date | Venue |
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500 m | 40.3 | 24 February 1960 | Squaw Valley |
500 m | 41.1 | 4 February 1964 | Innsbruck |
References
Notes
Bibliography
- Eng, trond. All Time International Championships: Complete Results, 1889-2002. Askim, Norway: WSSSA-Skøytenytt, 2002.
- Eng, Trond and Marnix Koolhaas. National All Time & Encyclopedia, Men/Ladies, Issue No.4: "America" Volume 2; USA + Virgin Islands. Veggli, Norway: WSSSA-Skøytenytt, 1985.
External links
- skateresults
- sports-reference
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Preceded by Rafer Johnson | Flagbearer for United States Innsbruck 1964 | Succeeded by Parry O'Brien |
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