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marketing professional Olympic athlete

Daniel Ervin Jansen, American former professional speedskater, marketing professional, former olympic athlete. Achievements include 46 World Cup victories, 75 World Cup medals, setting world record for 1000m race in 12.43 seconds, Lillehammer Winter Olympic Games, 1994; inducted into United States Olympic Hall of Fame, 2004.

Background

Jansen, Daniel Ervin was born on June 17, 1965 in Milwaukee. Son of Harry William and Geraldine (Grajek) Jansen.

Education

Student, University Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1989.

Career

Speed skater United States Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Pro tour speedskater. Sports marketing professional Miller Brewing Company, Milwaukee, since 1988.

Skating coach Chicago Blackhawks, since 2005.

Achievements

  • Achievements include 46 World Cup victories, 75 World Cup medals, setting world record for 1000m race in 12.43 seconds, Lillehammer Winter Olympic Games, 1994. Inducted into United States Olympic Hall of Fame, 2004.

Connections

Married Robin Wicker, April 28, 1990 (divorced). Children: Jane Danielle, Olivia Renee.

Father:
Harry William Jansen

Mother:
Geraldine (Grajek) Jansen

Spouse:
Robin Wicker

child:
Jane Danielle Jansen

child:
Olivia Renee Jansen