Gary JONLAND

Gary Jonland was a top junior speed skater. He was US juvenile champion in 1966, US junior long-track champion in 1968, the 1970 US intermediate short-track champion, and the 1969-70 US intermediate long-track champion. Jonland skated for the Mt. Prospect Skating Club. He competed at the World Championships and World Sprints in both 1972 and 1973, placing 20th at the 1973 World Sprints and 17th at the 1973 Worlds, although he did not qualify for the 10K. His best international distance placement was fourth in the 500 at the 1973 World Championships.

Personal Bests: 500 – 39.7 (1972); 1000 – 1:19.3 (1972); 1500 – 2:03.76 (1992); 5000 – 7:49.4 (1973).