Edward "Eddie" Julius Schroeder (January 20, 1911 – December 1, 2005) was an American speed skater who competed at the 1932 and 1936 Winter Olympics. In 1932 he finished eighth in the 10,000 m event. Four years later he again finished eighth in the 10000 m; he also placed 12th over 1500 m and 15th over 5000 m. He was selected for the 1940 Olympic team, but the games were canceled due to World War II.[1]

Eddie Schroeder
Schroeder in 1938
Personal information
Full nameEdward Julius Schroeder
Born(1911-01-20)January 20, 1911
DiedDecember 1, 2005(2005-12-01) (aged 94)
MonumentUnited States
Years active1932–1936
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportSpeed skating
ClubNorthwest Skating Club
TeamUS Olympic Team
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals1932, 1936
Personal best(s)500 m – 44.4 (1936)
1500 m – 2:21.0 (1933)
5000 m – 8:29.8 (1933)
10000 m – 17:27.9 (1933)
Medal record
Representing the  United States
World championships
Bronze medal – third place 1936 Davos All-around

Schroeder attended Tilden High School in Chicago, and won the North American all-around title in 1934. At the world championships, he won the 10000 m event in 1933, placing third in the 5000 m. He also placed second over 5000 m in 1932 and 1936, and won the all-around bronze medal in 1936. After retiring from competitions he worked as a skating coach and prepared the national team for the 1960 Winter Olympics. He was inducted into the National Speed Skating Hall of Fame in 1968, and served as a Winter Olympics torch bearer in 1996 and 2002.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Eddie Schroeder. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ SPEED SKATERS. National Speed Skating Hall of Fame
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