1897 World Allround Speed Skating Championships

The 1897 World Allround Speed Skating Championships took place on 5, 6 and 9 February 1897 at the ice rink in Montréal, Canada. It was the first World championship outside of Europe. Canada had the honour of organizing this World championship because it was the first non-European member of the International Skating Union. Jaap Eden was the defending champion, but he stopped with ice skating after the 1896 season and did not defend his title. He started a career as cyclist. After McCulloch won the skate-off, he won the 10000 meters, with only three others starting, and became World Champion.

1897 World Allround Speed Skating Championships

The 1897 World Allround Speed Skating Championships took place on 5, 6 and 9 February 1897 at the ice rink in Montréal, Canada. It was the first World championship outside of Europe. Canada had the honour of organizing this World championship because it was the first non-European member of the International Skating Union. Jaap Eden was the defending champion, but he stopped with ice skating after the 1896 season and did not defend his title. He started a career as cyclist. After McCulloch won the skate-off, he won the 10000 meters, with only three others starting, and became World Champion.