1920 Professional Speed Skating World Championships
| Host City |
Oslo |
| Country |
 NOR |
| Held |
7 – 8 February 1920 |
| Competitors |
2 |
| Countries |
2 |
Top amateur skater Oscar Mathisen turned professional. Touring North America, Mathisen was defeated by American Bobby McLean. Mathisen challenged the American for a duel for the “professional world title”, held as a classical allround competition.
Events
| Event |
Gender |
Held |
Status |
Competitors |
Countries |
| Allround |
Men |
7 – 8 February 1920 |
Medal |
2 |
2 |
Medal table
| Pos |
Country |
🥇 Gold |
🥈 Silver |
🥉 Bronze |
Total |
| 1 |
Norway |
NOR |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| 2 |
United States |
 USA |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Medal winners