Einar Halvorsen (7 March 1872 - 23 April 1964) was a Norwegian speedskater. He set a total of six world records during his career.
Halvorsen was born in Hamar on 7 March 1872.
In 1894 he won the first official Norwegian championship in speedskating. He set world record in 500 m three times, twice in 5000 m, and once in 1500 m.[1]
His time 2.29,6 in 1500 m in 1894 made him the first person to finish the distance in less than 2.30.
Halvorsen died on 23 April 1964.
| Discipline | Time | Date | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m | 0.50,2 | 28 February 1892 |  Hamar | |
| 5000 m | 9.10,2 | 28 February 1892 | Hamar | |
| 500 m | 0.48,0 | 26 February 1893 | Hamar | |
| 5000 m | 9.07,0 | 26 February 1893 | Hamar | |
| 500 m | 0.47,0 | 24 February 1894 | Hamar | |
| 1500 m | 2.29,6 | 24 February 1894 | Hamar |