Bill Dale Disney (April 3, 1932 – April 22, 2009)[1] was an American speed skater who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics and 1964 Winter Olympics.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  United States
| ||
| Men's Speed skating | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 |
1960 Squaw Valley | 500 m |
He was born in Topeka, Kansas. Disney won the silver medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics in speed skating. Bill was also selected to be the flag bearer for the 1964 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.[2]
Personal records
edit| Event | Result | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m | 39.8 | 1 December 1963 | Colorado Springs |
| 1,500 m | 2:14.4 | 22 December 1963 | Colorado Springs |
| 3,000 m | 5:19.7 | 22 February 1959 | Squaw Valley |
Olympic results
edit| Event | Result | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m | 40.3 | 24 February 1960 | Squaw Valley |
| 500 m | 41.1 | 4 February 1964 | Innsbruck |
References
editNotes
edit- ^ "SCSSA Memorial Page". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
- ^ "Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony: Every Team USA flag bearer since 1908". 23 July 2021.
- ^ Eng and Koolhaas 1985, p. 81.
- ^ Eng 2002, pp. 225-226.
Bibliography
edit- Eng, trond. All Time International Championships: Complete Results, 1889-2002. Askim, Norway: WSSSA-Skøytenytt, 2002.
- Eng, Trond and Marnix Koolhaas. National All Time & Encyclopedia, Men/Ladies, Issue No.4: "America" Volume 2; USA + Virgin Islands. Veggli, Norway: WSSSA-Skøytenytt, 1985.
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