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]