 Einar Halvorsen

Einar Halvorsen (7 March 1872 – 23 April 1964) was a Norwegian speedskater.He set world record in 500 m three times, twice in 5000 m, and once in 1500 m. 

His time 2.29,6 in 1500 m in 1894 made him the first person to finish the distance in less than 2.30.