Neil Blatchford

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameNathaniel Hopkins "Neil"•Blatchford, IV
Used nameNeil•Blatchford
Born5 October 1945 in Chicago, Illinois (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 80 kg
AffiliationsNorthbrook Speedskating Club, Northbrook (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Neil Blatchford skated for the Mid-America Speedskating Club. In his early career, Blatchford was the US Intermediate Champion in 1963 and won the Senior Men’s All-Around title in 1964. But later in his career, he was primarily a sprinter, placing second in the 500 metres at the 1968 and 1969 World Championships.

Personal Bests: 500 – 38.46 (1972); 1000 – 1:21.7 (1972); 1500 – 2:12.9 (1972); 5000 – 8:36.9 (1969).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) USA Neil Blatchford
500 metres, Men (Olympic) =5
1972 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) USA Neil Blatchford
500 metres, Men (Olympic) 15