Ralf Olin

Ralf Olin
Personal information
Full nameRalf Emil Olin
NationalityCanadian
Born(1925-04-12)April 12, 1925
Seattle, Washington, United States
DiedMay 25, 2007(2007-05-25) (aged 82)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Sport
Country Canada
SportSpeed skating

Ralf Emil Olin (April 12, 1925 – May 25, 2007)[1] was an American-born speed skater who represented Canada at the Olympics.[2] Olin competed in four Olympic Games - 1952, 1956, 1960 and 1964.[3] His best result was a 15th-place finish in the 10,000 meters in 1964.[3] He was the Canadian flag bearer in the 1964 Winter Olympics.[4] He was born in Seattle, Washington.[3]

In December 1962, he conducted the Canadian national team during a six-week training project in Sweden.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Ralf Olin". Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Ralf Olin". Canada Olympic Committee. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  3. ^ a b c "Ralf Olin". www.sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  4. ^ "CANADIAN OLYMPIC FLAG BEARERS". tsn.ca. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  5. ^ Skater Joanne Fath Leaving For Europe Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), p. 22, 19 December 1962


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