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Dan Jansen

Athlete

Born: American

Daniel Erwin Jansen is a retired American speed skater. A multiple world champion in sprint and perennial favorite at the Winter Olympics, he broke a ten-year Olympic jinx when he won a gold medal in his final race, which was the 1,000 meters in the 1994 Winter Games.

Notable For

American speed skater

Dan Jansen's Historical Timeline

  1. Dan Jansen is born

    Dan Jansen, American athlete, known for american speed skater, was born on 1966-06-17. Daniel Erwin Jansen is a retired American speed skater.

  2. Dan Jansen skates world record 500m (35.92 sec)

    Dan Jansen skates world record 500m (35.92 sec)

Associated Historical Events

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dan Jansen born?
Dan Jansen was born on 1966-06-17 (American).
What is Dan Jansen known for?
American speed skater
What historical events involved Dan Jansen?
Dan Jansen was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Dan Jansen is born, Dan Jansen skates world record 500m (35.92 sec).

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