<page_title> World record progression 1000 m speed skating women </page_title> <section_title> The world record progression as recognised by the International Skating Union </section_title> <table> <cell> Norway Laila Schou Nilsen <col_header> Name </col_header> </cell> <cell> 1:38.8 <col_header> Result </col_header> </cell> <cell> 31 January 1937 <col_header> Date </col_header> </cell> <cell> Davos <col_header> Venue </col_header> </cell> </table>
Laila Schou Nilsen made a new record in the 1000m with a time of 1:38.8 during the Women's World Speed Skating in 1937 in Davos.