A sled dog race was included as a demonstration event at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. 5 contestants from Canada and 7 contestants from the United States competed. The event, run under the rules of the New England Sled Dog Club, ran twice over a 25.1 mile (40.5Â km) long course. With six dogs per sled, each sled took off at three-minute intervals, and intermediate times were given to the mushers at 4 miles (6.44Â km), 10.6 miles (17.06Â km), and 22.46 miles (36.14Â km).
Qualification
Norman D. Vaughan qualified for the event through a race held by the New England Sled Dog Club in Wonalancet, New Hampshire in the winter of 1932.
Twenty-six teams were entered in the two-day event, which was held two weeks before the Olympics.
It was thought that Emile St. Godard would be unable to compete in the event because of the lack of financial support.
Results
Participating nations
A total of twelve competitors from two nations competed at the Lake Placid games.
-  Canada (5)
-  United States (7)
References
- III Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid 1932, 1932 (digitized version)
