Ralf Olin Explained

Ralf Olin
Fullname:Ralf Emil Olin
Nationality:Canadian
Birth Date:12 April 1925
Birth Place:Seattle, Washington, United States
Death Place:Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Sport:Speed 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. 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ralf Olin. 21 December 2020.
  2. Web site: Ralf Olin. Canada Olympic Committee. 7 February 2014.
  3. Web site: Ralf Olin. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417232507/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ol/ralf-olin-1.html. dead. 17 April 2020. www.sports-reference.com. 7 February 2014.
  4. Web site: CANADIAN OLYMPIC FLAG BEARERS. tsn.ca. 7 February 2014.
  5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=37821582&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjQ3MDg4MzU4NywiaWF0IjoxNTg4MTQzNTc3LCJleHAiOjE1ODgyMjk5Nzd9.7zpZnQkCIRCvcvKYKo4u9OyyeF6jyd3R3qvR0MZDaRg Skater Joanne Fath Leaving For Europe