Stanley Clair FAIL

Stan Fail grew up near Turlock, California, representing the DeMorra Skating Club. He started skating nationally in 1953 at the US Intermediate Championships, and in 1955 won the Great Lakes Outdoor all-around. In 1960 he was second at the US all-arounds, winning the 5-mile race. Fail also competed in cycling. He later settled back near his home where first he ran a dairy and then operated a very popular donut shop, Fail's Donuts.

Personal Bests: 500 – 43.4 (1964); 1500 – 2:10.8 (1964); 5000 – 8:08.4 (1964); 10000 – 17:00.2 (1964).