Leslie BADER

Leslie Bader skated on the World Cup circuit from 1985 through 1988. She competed at the World Sprints and the World Championships in both 1987 and 1988. At the 1988 World Championships, Bader placed fourth in 1,500 m and fifth in the 5,000. She made two podiums in World Cup events, placing third at Lake Placid in January 1987 in both the 1,500 and 3,000. Bader later became a speed skating coach with East Penn Speedskating Club in Whitehall, Pennsylvania.

Personal Bests: 500 – 41.57 (1988); 1000 – 1:21.09 (1988); 1500 – 2:05.53 (1988); 3000 – 4:27.32 (1989); 5000 – 7:54.1 (1989).