Richie Wurster

Richie Wurster was US long track all-around champion in 1965-66 and almost a decade later, in 1975. He was also runner-up in 1970 and 1971. Wurster also won the North American long-track championship in 1971 and 1975. He competed at the 1965 and 1968 World Championships. His brother, John, also competed in speed skating for the United States at the 1968 and 1972 Winter Olympics. Wurster was elected to the US Speed Skating Hall of Fame in 1991.

Personal Bests: 500 – 41.5 (1975); 1000 – 1:25.6 (1972); 1500 – 2:08.4 (1968); 5000 – 8:14.4 (1968); 10000 – 17:08.6 (1972).