Speed skating at the 1976 Winter Olympics – Women's 500 metres

The women's 500 metres in speed skating at the 1976 Winter Olympics took place on 6 February, at the Eisschnellaufbahn.
Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows:
The following new Olympic record was set:
Results
References
Sports-Reference - 1976 - Women's 500 metres...