Speed Skating Collection

Oly-Winter-1968-Speed Skating
An unidentified woman speed skater, holding an umbrella to protect herself from falling snow, skates past a cameraman during practice

Womens ice skating races, Leeuwarden, Netherlands, 1805 (colour litho)
969077 Womens ice skating races, Leeuwarden, Netherlands, 1805 (colour litho) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Womens ice skating races, Leeuwarden racecourse)

The Dutch Skating Associations International Meeting at Rotterdam, Championship Race of Amateurs (engraving)
1594675 The Dutch Skating Associations International Meeting at Rotterdam, Championship Race of Amateurs (engraving) by Whymper

Skaters racing on the ice rink at Davos, Switzerland (colour litho)
GES74728 Skaters racing on the ice rink at Davos, Switzerland (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Henrik Lindahl, Champion Skater, Winner of the English Skating Championship (b / w photo)
1627947 Henrik Lindahl, Champion Skater, Winner of the English Skating Championship (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henrik Lindahl)

The International Skating Meeting at Amsterdam (engraving)
1595185 The International Skating Meeting at Amsterdam (engraving) by Whymper, Charles (1853-1941) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Skating Meeting at Amsterdam)

Skating Match at Littleport, Cambridgeshire, Final Heat between J Smart and T Wells (engraving)
1602728 Skating Match at Littleport, Cambridgeshire, Final Heat between J Smart and T Wells (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skating Match at Littleport)

The Dutch Skating Associations International Meeting at Rotterdam, the Amateurs Race, "the Englishman wins
1594669 The Dutch Skating Associations International Meeting at Rotterdam, the Amateurs Race, " the Englishman wins!" (litho) by Whymper

Speed Skating (b / w photo)
5991873 Speed Skating (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speed Skating. Illustration for The Beauty of Skating by Manfred Curry (John Miles, 1935)

La Belle de Chamonix, pub. 1924 (pochoir print)
3444514 La Belle de Chamonix, pub. 1924 (pochoir print) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacquette Hermine et Renard Blanc)

The Womens Speed-Skating Race on the Westersingel in Leeuwarden, January 21
778633 The Womens Speed-Skating Race on the Westersingel in Leeuwarden, January 21, 1809 (oil on canvas) by Baur, Nicols (1767-1820); 59.7x74.9 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts

The International Skating Meeting near Groningen, Netherlands (engraving)
1603949 The International Skating Meeting near Groningen, Netherlands (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Timekeepers and officials at the finishing line of the speed skating circuit at the British amateur skating championships on Mare Fen, Swavesey, 16th January 1959

The start of one of the elimination rounds in the British amateur skating championship on Mare Fen, Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, 16th January 1959

Competitor taking part in the British amateur skating championships on Mare Fen, Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, 16th January 1959

British amateur skating championships at Mare Fen, Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, 16th January 1959

Speed Skating, Reading, Berkshire, England, October 1980

18 year old Barbel Martin German figure skating champion with 26 year old Charles Johnson British Ice Speed Skating Champion seen here at the Richmond Ice Rink. They hope to marry next year

Axel Paulsen, Skater, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
Axel Paulsen, Skater, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Hugh McCormack, Skater, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
Hugh McCormack, Skater, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Finnish speed skater Clas Thunberg, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Finnish speed skater Clas Thunberg, 1928. Clas Thunberg (1893-1973) won gold medal in the 500 metres and in the 1500 metres speed skating events at the 1928 Winter Olympics

Laila Schou-Nilsen, Norwegian skier, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936
Laila Schou-Nilsen, Norwegiann skier, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Laila Schou-Nilsen was a world record holder for speed skating but as there was no event for women

Speed skater in ice rink

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"Speed Skating: A Thrilling Journey Through Time and Ice" From the Oly-Winter-1968-Speed Skating to the historic Women's ice skating races in Leeuwarden, Netherlands back in 1805, it has captivated hearts for centuries. This exhilarating sport has seen champions rise and legends born. In the Championship Race of Amateurs at The Dutch Skating Associations International Meeting in Rotterdam, skaters pushed their limits to claim victory. The ice rink at Davos, Switzerland witnessed fierce competition as athletes raced against time and each other. Henrik Lindahl, a true champion skater, etched his name into history by winning the English Skating Championship. Meanwhile, The International Skating Meeting at Amsterdam brought together talents from around the world to showcase their skills on ice. The intensity reached its peak during the thrilling final heat between J Smart and T Wells at the Skating Match in Littleport, Cambridgeshire. In an epic showdown that left spectators breathless, it was J Smart who emerged victorious. At The Dutch Skating Associations International Meeting in Rotterdam once again, an Englishman triumphed over all odds in "the Amateurs Race. " His win echoed through time as a testament to determination and skill. Through captivating black-and-white photographs capturing moments frozen forever on ice or vibrant litho prints like La Belle de Chamonix publised in 1924 - speed skating continues to inspire awe even today. Witnessing events like The Women's Speed-Skating Race on the Westersingel in Leeuwarden or attending The International Skating Meeting near Groningen is nothing short of magical. These gatherings bring together passionate fans who cheer for their favorite athletes with unbridled enthusiasm. Speed skating remains a timeless pursuit that combines grace with sheer power. It embodies both artistry and athleticism while pushing boundaries of human potential.