Leo Freisinger, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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speed skater
Date of Birth: 07-Feb-1916
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 29-Aug-1985
Profession: speed skater
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Leo Freisinger
- Leonhard "Leo" Freisinger (February 7, 1916 – August 29, 1985) was an American speed skater who competed at the 1936 Winter Olympics.
- He won a bronze medal in the 500 m and placed fourth in the 1500 m event.
- He won the U.S.
- National Indoor title in 1937 and 1938 and the National and North American Outdoor title in 1940.
- In 1938 he set a world record over 500 m at a meet in Davos, Switzerland, but Hans Engnestangen beat this record a few minuted later.
- Freisinger was selected for the 1940 Olympics, but they were canceled due to World War II.
- Later he became a figure skater in professional ice shows, and coached the 1964 American Olympic speed skating team.
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