Harry Smyth

Who was Harry Smyth?

Charles Henry "Harry" Smyth 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; 1926; 1930, ’33;

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.