1. Overview
Hallgeir Engebråten (Hallgeir EngebråtenNorwegian, born December 17, 1999) is a Norwegian speed skater who competes in both national and international events. He is a prominent figure in the sport, having achieved significant success at the highest levels of competition, including the Olympic Games, World Allround Championships, and European Championships. His career highlights include winning a gold medal in the men's team pursuit and a bronze medal in the men's 5000 metres at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
2. Personal Background
Hallgeir Engebråten was born on December 17, 1999, in Nord-Odal, Norway. He represents the Nord-Odal Idrettslag sports club in his competitive endeavors.
3. Speed Skating Career
Hallgeir Engebråten's speed skating career has seen him progress from his international debut to becoming a multi-medalist at major global events.
3.1. International Debut and Early Competitions
Engebråten made his international debut at the 2018 European Speed Skating Championships, held at the Kolomna Speed Skating Center in Kolomna, Russia. Following his debut, he continued to participate in significant international competitions. In 2021, he competed at the 2021 European Speed Skating Championships at Thialf in Heerenveen, Netherlands, where he secured a fifth-place finish.
3.2. Olympic Games
Engebråten achieved significant success at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. He earned two medals during these Games, solidifying his status as a top international speed skater. He notably secured a bronze medal in the men's 5000 metres event. Furthermore, Engebråten was a key member of the Norwegian team that clinched the gold medal in the men's team pursuit event.
3.3. World and European Championships
Engebråten has also made his mark at various World and European Championships, accumulating several medals. At the 2024 World Allround Speed Skating Championships in Inzell, he secured a bronze medal in the Allround competition. In the European Speed Skating Championships, he has won multiple medals in the team pursuit event, including a silver medal at the 2022 European Speed Skating Championships in Heerenveen and a bronze medal at the 2020 European Speed Skating Championships, also held in Heerenveen. Additionally, he earned a bronze medal in the men's 5000 metres at the 2022 European Championships in Heerenveen.
4. Competition Records
This section details Hallgeir Engebråten's performance data in speed skating, including his personal best times across various distances and his standing on the Adelskalender.
4.1. Personal Records
The following table lists Hallgeir Engebråten's personal best times for various speed skating distances, along with the dates and locations where these records were set.
| Distance | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 meter | 36.37 | March 9, 2024 | Max Aicher Arena, Inzell |
| 1000 meter | 1:11.08 | March 16, 2019 | Olympic Oval, Calgary |
| 1500 meter | 1:43.71 | December 21, 2021 | Olympic Oval, Calgary |
| 3000 meter | 3:41.25 | October 24, 2020 | Sørmarka Arena, Stavanger |
| 5000 meter | 6:09.21 | January 24, 2021 | Thialf, Heerenveen |
| 10000 meter | 12:55.42 | March 10, 2024 | Max Aicher Arena, Inzell |
4.2. Adelskalender
Hallgeir Engebråten holds a notable position on the Adelskalender, a historical ranking system for speed skaters based on their personal best times. He is ranked 29th on the Adelskalender, with a total score of 147.658 points.