Neil Blatchford
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Nathaniel Hopkins "Neil"•Blatchford, IV |
| Used name | Neil•Blatchford |
| Born | 5 October 1945 in Chicago, Illinois (USA) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 80 kg |
| Affiliations | Northbrook 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 |