The Archive · 1939

America's Best Speed Skaters Compete

Olympic Performers Seen In Contests — Oconomowoe, Wisconsin, Jan. 28

Over 10@ of America's crack speed skaters, including the members of the 1940 United States Olympic team, sloshed around the—snow-swept Fowler in the Great Lakes open tournament today.

Lex Freisinger captured the 440- yard senior men's title in 36.9 seconds, with Vic Ronchetti second and George Shimek third.

The women's senior title over the 440-yard course was won by Madeline Horn in 41.1 seconds. She was followed by Shirley Jameson and Rose Vyanek.

Geraldine Nuhfer turned in the only record-breaking performance, winning the junior girls' 220-yard event in 22 seconds, clipping three-tenths of a second from the Great Lakes tournament record.—United Press.

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