Axel Paulsen

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Axel Paulsen (1855-1938) was a Norwegian figure skater and speed skater. He is the inventor of the figure skating Axel jump.

Paulson first executed the jump in 1882, while wearing speed skates.[1]

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  1. ^ CBC.CA - Torino 2006

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