Sigurd Mathisen Nor

Given name Sigurd
Surname Mathisen
Sex Male
Born 26 April 1884
Died 4 March 1919

Sigurd Mathisen, born in Kristiania, was one of the best Norwegian skaters in the period of 1902-1911. In the last part of his career he was overshadowed by his four years younger brother - Oscar Mathisen.

In 1904 he won his only title - the World Title - after series of circumstances: The World Championships were to be held in the Dutch city of Groningen, but due to mild weather the races were moved to Kristiania the following weekend. Because of this there was no competition from foreign skaters. All 14 participants were Norwegians. Just in time for the championships former top-skater Peter Sinnerud came back from USA. He entered the competition and won all 4 distances. Sigurd Mathisen placed 2nd on the 3 longest distances. Since Sinnerud had been competing against professionals in USA, the NSF and ISU later disqualified him for being professional, and Sigurd Mathisen was given the World Title.

Highest rank on the Adelskalender: 7 (1909-1910)

Last updated on 27 November 2005 by Bjarte Hetland.

International Championship Results

Result Distance Date Tournament Venue
(4) Allround Men 23 February 1902 World Championships Men 1902 Helsinki
(6) Allround Men 1 February 1903 European Championships Men 1903 Oslo
(3) Allround Men 21 March 1903 World Championships Men 1903 Sankt Petersburg
Gold 1 Allround Men 7 February 1904 World Championships Men 1904 Oslo
7 Allround Men 2 February 1908 European Championships Men 1908 Klagenfurt-Viktring
NS4 Allround Men 9 February 1908 World Championships Men 1908 Davos
4 Allround Men 24 January 1909 European Championships Men 1909 Budapest
7 Allround Men 28 February 1909 World Championships Men 1909 Oslo
9 Allround Men 19 February 1911 European Championships Men 1911 Hamar

World Records

Distance Time Rink Date
500 m Men 44,4 Davos 9 February 1908