Jack McCulloch

Jack McCulloch ( born August 15, 1872 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, † January 29, 1918 ) was a Canadian speed skater.

McCulloch was in 1897 in Montreal., The first non - Europeans, and so far the only Canadian world champion in the all around He defeated in a very tight 1500 meter race the Norwegians Alfred Næss. Winning this race had been necessary for the title, as you, had to become world champion win at that time three out of four races. Næss had won the 500 meters and the 5000 meters McCulloch. Since both the first race over 1500 meters were equal to, the race had to be repeated. Here, McCulloch prevailed scarce. The 10,000 meters of Canadians then decided confidently for themselves. A little later it was found out that the race over 5000 meters two rounds was set too short. Then allowed to repeat it with the skaters still present. McCulloch won again and was able to retain his title.

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