Hattie Donaldson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexFemale
Full nameHenrietta "Hattie"•Donaldson (-Briggs)
Used nameHattie•Donaldson
Born4 May 1909 in Nipissing, Ontario (CAN)
Died9 May 1998 in Huntsville, Ontario (CAN)
AffiliationsOld Orchard Speed Skating Club, Toronto (CAN)
NOC Canada

Biography

Hattie Donaldson, who lived in Huntsville, Ontario, was also a well-known skier, curler and golfer. She started competing in speed skating already as a junior. In 1936, she travelled with the Canadian Winter Olympic team to Europe and competed in several races all over Europe. This included taking part in the first official World Championships for women in Stockholm, where she finished 6th.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) CAN Hattie Donaldson
500 metres, Women (Olympic (non-medal)) 4 h1 r1/2
1,000 metres, Women (Olympic (non-medal)) 2
1,500 metres, Women (Olympic (non-medal)) 5 h1 r1/2