Daniel Erwin "Dan" Jansen (born June 17, 1965 in West Allis, Wisconsin, United States) is a former speed skater, best known for winning a gold medal in his final Olympic race after suffering through years of heartbreak. Inspired by his sister Jane, Dan Jansen took up speedskating while growing up in Wisconsin. He set a junior world record in the 500 meter race at the age of sixteen, … Wikipedia
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