Anderson Smashes Record Hjalmar "Hjallis" Johan Andersen , Norways World and European speed skating Champion , shattered the 10 , 000 meters record to gain his third gold medal of the games . He had already won the 1 , 500 meters and the 5 , 000 meter events . He completed the 10 , 000 meters in 16 minutes 45 . 8 Seconds , knocking 38 . 5 secnds of the previous record. Here Anderson can be seen waving to the crowd in his victory lap after winning his third gold medal at the Bislett Stadium 20th February 1952