Harry Smyth

For the baseball player, see Harry Smythe.

Charles Henry "Harry" Smyth (February 21, 1910 - September 20, 1992) was a Canadian speed skater who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics, finishing 8th in the 5000m.

He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Winner of the World Championship in 1926;

Won every race in which he competed in 1926, including the NB, Maritime, Canadian, and World Championship titles;

Winner of Canadian champion in 1926, ’27 and ’28;

Winner of the City Championship of Moncton in 1922 and ’43;

Won NB titles in 1922 (12 and under); 1926 (16 and under); 1930, ’33 (Seniors);

Winner of the Maritime Speed Skating title in 1925, ’26 and ’43;

Won the NB and Quebec titles in 1930;

Inducted into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame in 1973.

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