Sled dog race at the 1932 Winter Olympics
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A Sled dog race was included as a demonstration event at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. 12 contestants from two countries competed. The event, run under the rules of the New England Sled Dog Club, ran twice over a 25.1 mile (40.5km) long course. With six dogs per sled, each sled took off at three minute intervals, and intermediate times were given to the mushers at 4 miles (6.44km), 10.6 miles (17.06 km), and 22.46 miles (36.14km).
| Pos | Driver | Race #1 | Race #2 | Total time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold |
Emile St. Goddard (CAN) | 2:12:05 | 2:11:07.5 | 4:23:12.5 |
| Silver |
Leonard Seppala (USA) | 2:13:34.3 | 2:17:27.5 | 4:31:01.8 |
| Bronze |
Shorty Russick (CAN) | 2:26:22.4 | 2:21:22.2 | 4:47:44.6 |
The official report shows Seppala with an address in Quebec, Canada though the results have him listed among the American competitors. The highest actual American finisher was Roger Haines in 5th with a total time of 5:06:27.3.
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