Speed skating at the 2002 Winter Olympics – Men's 1500 metres
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The men's 1500 m speed skating competition for the 2002 Winter Olympics was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.[1]
Quick Facts Men's 1500 metres at the XIX Olympic Winter Games, Venue ...
Men's 1500 metres at the XIX Olympic Winter Games | ||||||||||
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Venue | Utah Olympic Oval | |||||||||
Dates | February 19 | |||||||||
Competitors | 48 from 17 nations | |||||||||
Winning time | 1:43.95 WR | |||||||||
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In reverse order of the 5000 metres, Jochem Uytdehaage first broke the world record, only to see it bettered by Derek Parra, who won the third US skating gold of the Games. He was the first Mexican-American to medal in a winter sport.