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Ralf Olin

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Ralf Olin
Personal information
Full nameRalf Emil Olin
NationalityCanadian
Born(1925-04-12)April 12, 1925
Seattle, Washington, United States
Sport
Country Canada
SportSpeed skating

Ralf Emil Olin (born April 12, 1925) is an American-born former speed skater who represented Canada at the Olympics.[1] Olin competed in four Olympic Games - 1952, 1956, 1960 and 1964.[2] His best result was a 15th-place finish in the 10,000 meters in 1964.[2] He was the Canadian flag bearer in the 1964 Winter Olympics.[3] He was born in Seattle, Washington.[2]

In December 1962, he conducted the Canadian national team during a six-week training project in Sweden.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Ralf Olin". Canada Olympic Committee. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Ralf Olin". www.sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  3. ^ "CANADIAN OLYMPIC FLAG BEARERS". tsn.ca. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  4. ^ Skater Joanne Fath Leaving For Europe Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), p. 22, 19 December 1962