About Oscar F. Fredriksen
Lived 1872 – 1920 (aged 48). Oscar F. Fredriksen was a Norwegian speed skater.
Oskar Fredriksen (4 July 1870 – 16 August 1920) was a Norwegian speedskater.
In 1890 he became the first registered world record holder in the 5,000-meter race. He did it again in 1893 in the 10,000-meter race. In 1894 Fredriksen set a world record in the 500-meter race with a time of 47.8 seconds.
World records
Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Oscar F. Fredriksen?
Norwegian speed skater (1870-1920)
When was Oscar F. Fredriksen born?
Oscar F. Fredriksen was born on 17 July 1872.
When did Oscar F. Fredriksen die?
Oscar F. Fredriksen died on 16 August 1920.
What was Oscar F. Fredriksen's occupation?
Oscar F. Fredriksen was a speed skater.
What nationality was Oscar F. Fredriksen?
Oscar F. Fredriksen was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Oscar F. Fredriksen
· DBpedia: Oskar Fredriksen (speed skater)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oscar F. Fredriksen. https://biography.guide/oscar-f-fredriksen/
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