Word: axel
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Dates: during 1886-1886
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...Axel Paulsen of Christiana, Norway, champion speed skater, issued a challenge, under the date of November 27, for any skater in the world to meet him the middle of February, and skate over a course of from 3 to 50 English miles, for L 100 a side and the championship of the world. If no response is received he will then assume the title of World Champion...