- 1994 Olympic Gold medalist in 1000 m. (Speed
skating)
- Four time Olympic team member ( 1984,1988,1992,1994)
- Eight time World record holder in the 500m and 1000m.
- 46 World Cup victories and more than 75 World Cup
medals
- Winner of 20 World Championship medals
- Seven time Overall World Cup Champion
- Two time World Sprint Champion
- 2004 inductee into the U.S.
Olympic Hall of Fame
- Named Skating Coach for the NHL
Chicago Blackhawks in 2005-2007
- Announcer for the 2006
Winter Olympics on NBC
- Speed skating commentator at last four Olympic Winter Games (CBS -1998, NBC - 2002, 2006, 2010 )
- Established the Dan Jansen Foundation in 1994, which
contributes to youth sports, educational programs, and victims and families
afflicted with leukemia and it’s related cancers
- 1995 recipient of the James E. Sullivan award, presented
annually to the outstanding amateur athlete in the United States
- Accomplished motivational speaker having delivered
over 500 inspirational presentations
- Experienced television broadcaster whose credits
include:NBC 2002 Winter Olympics, CBS 1998 Winter Olympics, and Turner’s
Summer and Winter Goodwill Games
- Married, wife Karen is a top golf teaching professional.
Two daughters Jane and Olivia.
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