Sigurd Mathisen
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 | |
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 |