[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 19 (Monday, February 28, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: February 28, 1994]
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                 SALUTE TO WISCONSIN OLYMPIC MEDALISTS

  Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, for the past 2 weeks, much of the world has 
focused its attention on the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, 
Norway. Today, I rise and pay tribute to the Wisconsinites who 
participated in the 1994 Winter Olympic Games, especially the seven who 
won medals. The seven medalists represented the United States in men's 
and women's speedskating, men's short-track relay, and snowsculpting.
  In speedskating, Dan Jansen of Greenfield, and Bonnie Blair of 
Milwaukee both skated to gold medal finishes. Jansen's world record 
performance in the men's 1,000m event is the crowning achievement of 
his career after tragedy and disappointment stood in his way in past 
Olympic competitions. For Blair, the 1994 games showed her continued 
dominance over the world of women's speedskating, as she skated to two 
gold medals.
  In the men's 5,000m short-track relay, Andy Gabel of Pewaukee and 
John Coyle of Milwaukee helped pace the U.S. men's team to a silver 
medal finish.
  Not to be outdone, the U.S. snowsculpting team came away with a 
bronze medal behind the talent and skill of Milwaukeeans Bill 
Hackbarth, Paul Hess, and Craig Yanek.
  The hard work, dedication and perseverance displayed by all the 
participants personifies the Olympic spirit. When faced with adversity, 
each displayed what it takes to become an Olympic champion. On behalf 
of all Wisconsinites, as well as the entire nation, we congratulate 
you, our Olympic champions.

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