[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 20 (Tuesday, March 1, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: March 1, 1994]
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                          SALUTE TO DAN JANSEN

  Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I rise to honor 1994 American Olympic Gold 
Medalist Dan Jansen. Dan Jansen, of Greenfield, WI, set a world record 
in the 1000-meter speedskating event on February 18, 1994, but not 
before overcoming recent years of personal tragedy and disappointment 
that eventually led to his most fulfilling Olympic accomplishment.
  Jansen's dominance over the world of speedskating was proven in the 
past as he skated to numerous world championships over the last 10 
years. The Lillehammer Olympics are the crowning achievement of his 
career after tragedy and hardship stood in his way in past Olympic 
competitions. With the eyes of the world upon him, Jansen came through 
with a gold medal performance that sent shivers up the spines of those 
who witnessed the world record event.
  Dan Jansen personifies the dedication and perseverance of an Olympic 
champion. When up against hard times or faced with adversity, Jansen 
never lost hope; he just dug a little deeper and kept coming back. Dan 
Jansen is a true champion embodying the Olympic spirit. On behalf of 
all Wisconsinites, as well as the entire Nation, we congratulate you, 
Dan Jansen, our Olympic champion.

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