Irving Jaffee
Jaffee speed skating, 1932 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Irving Warren Jaffee | |||||||||||||||||
| Born | September 15, 1906 New York City | |||||||||||||||||
| Died | March 20, 1981 (aged 74) San Diego, California | |||||||||||||||||
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Irving Warren Jaffee (September 15, 1906 in New York City – March 20, 1981 in San Diego, California) was an American speed skater who won two gold medals at the 1932 Winter Olympics, becoming the most successful athlete there along with his compatriot Jack Shea. It was the first time two Americans had won medals in speed skating at a Winter Olympics.