Eddie Schroeder
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Edward "Eddie" Julius Schroeder (January 20, 1911 – December 1, 2005) was an American
speed skater who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics
and in the 1936 Winter Olympics
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In 1932 he finished eighth in the 10000 metres event
.
Four years later he finished again eighth in the 10000 metres competition
at the 1936 Games. He also finished twelfth in the 1500 metres event
and 15th in the 5000 metres competition
.
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speed skater who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics
1932 Winter Olympics
The 1932 Winter Olympics, officially known as the III Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1932 in Lake Placid, New York, United States. The games opened on February 4 and closed on February 15. It would be the first winter olympics held in the United...
and in the 1936 Winter Olympics
1936 Winter Olympics
The 1936 Winter Olympics, officially known as the IV Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1936 in the market town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany. Germany also hosted the Summer Olympics the same year in Berlin...
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In 1932 he finished eighth in the 10000 metres event
Speed skating at the 1932 Winter Olympics - Men's 10000 metres
The 10000 metres speed skating event was part of the speed skating at the 1932 Winter Olympics programme. The competition was held on Friday, February 5, 1932, on Saturday, February 6, 1932, and on Monday, February 8, 1932....
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Four years later he finished again eighth in the 10000 metres competition
Speed skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics - Men's 10000 metres
The 10000 metres speed skating event was part of the speed skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics programme. The competition was held on Friday, February 14, 1936.Thirty speed skaters from 14 nations competed.-Medalists:-Records:...
at the 1936 Games. He also finished twelfth in the 1500 metres event
Speed skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics - Men's 1500 metres
The 1500 metres speed skating event was part of the speed skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics programme. The competition was held on Thursday, February 13, 1936.Thirty-seven speed skaters from 15 nations competed.-Medalists:-Records:...
and 15th in the 5000 metres competition
Speed skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics - Men's 5000 metres
The 5000 metres speed skating event was part of the speed skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics programme. The competition was held on Wednesday, February 12, 1936.Thirty-seven speed skaters from 16 nations competed.-Medalists:-Records:...
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