1908 World Allround Speed Skating Championships

World Allround Speed Skating Championships
Oscar Mathisen World champion 1908
VenueEisstadion, Davos, Switzerland
Dates8–9 February
Competitors15 from 7 nations
Medalist men
1st place, gold medalist(s) Oscar Mathisen  NOR
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Martin Sæterhaug  NOR
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Moje Öholm  SWE

The 1908 World Allround Speed Skating Championships took place at 8 and 9 February 1908 at the ice rink Eisstadion in Davos, Switzerland. THis year it was the first time also Silver and Bronze medals were awarded. Also a point system was introduced to make a ranking, but the rule that if one won three distances became automatic World champion was still valid.

There was no defending champion. Oscar Mathisen won three distances and became World champion. He also had the lowest number of points awarded.


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