# Leo Freisinger

> Leonhard Freisinger was an American speed skater who competed at the 1936 Winter Olympics. He won a bronze medal in the 500 m and placed fourth in the 1500 m event. He won the U.S. National Indoor title in 1937 and 1938 and the National and North American Outdoor title in 1940. In 1938 he set a world record over 500 m at a meet in Davos, Switzerland, but Hans Engnestangen beat this record a few minutes later. Freisinger was selected for the 1940 Olympics, but they were canceled due to World War II. Later he became a figure skater in professional ice shows, and coached the 1964 American Olympic speed skating team.

*Speed skater*

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## Identity
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1916-02-07
- **Died:** 1985-08-29
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

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