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Dan Jansen

Dan Jansen

Keynote Speaker: Retired American Speed Skater & Olympic Gold Medalist

Dan Jansen Biography

Daniel Erwin "Dan" Jansen is a retired American speed skater. A multiple world champion in sprint and perennial favorite at the Winter Olympics, he won a gold medal in his final race (1,000 meters) in the 1994 Winter Olympics at the end of his career. Beyond his athletic career, Jansen has been a speed skating commentator for NBC and served as a skating coach for the Chicago Blackhawks from 2005 to 2007. Off the ice, Jansen is recognized for his philanthropy efforts through the Dan Jansen Foundation. He is also a member of the MMRF Honorary Board.

In 1988, Jansen became the World Sprint Champion, then he was off to the 1988 Winter Olympics where he was a favorite for the 500- and 1,000-meter races. In the early hours of February 14, the day of the 500-meter event, Jansen was informed that his 27-year-old sister, Jane Marie Beres, was dying of leukemia. Jansen spoke to her on the phone but was unable to receive a response. A few hours later, Jansen was notified of his sister's death. Despite the heartbreaking news, he competed in the 500-meter race that afternoon but fell in the first turn. Four days later in the 1,000-meter event, he began with record-breaking speed but fell again, just past the 800-meter mark. He left the 1988 Olympics with no medals but became the recipient of the U.S. Olympic Spirit Award for his valiant efforts.

Jansen continued to compete in subsequent Winter Olympics, including those in 1992 and 1994. In the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, he finished fourth in the 500 meters and 26th in the 1,000 meters, and left the games with no medals. In 1993, Jansen set a world record in the 500-meter event and was cast as a favorite to win the gold medal in the event at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. He established a total of eight world records in speed skating over his career.

Between the 1992 and 1994 Olympics, Jansen was the only skater to break 36 seconds in the 500 meters, doing so four times. In 1994, Jansen won his second World Sprint Championship title and arrived at the 1994 Winter Olympics for one final attempt at an Olympic medal. In the 500-meter event, he finished eighth. In preparation for the 1,000-meter event, he was coached by Peter Mueller, who won the same event in the 1976 Winter Olympics. Jansen defied expectations and finished first, winning his first and only Olympic medal of his career while setting a new world record in the process. He received the 1994 James E. Sullivan Award and was chosen by his fellow Olympians to bear the U.S. flag at the closing ceremony of the 1994 Winter Olympics. He was elected to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995.

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Dan Jansen Speaking Topics

Going For The Gold

With humor, sensitivity and candor, Jansen outlines the principles that supported him through the process of dealing with his losses and overcoming his obstacles, a process that he now understands is one of growth. The lessons he has learned from his own life experiences are the foundation of the life he lives today.

Olympic Gold Medalist

Motivation

Dan Jansen Videos

#112 - Dan Jansen | The Power of Dedication
Lateral Side Step-How Olympic Gold Medalist Dan Jansen Uses
Speedskater Dan Jansen Looks Back On His Gold Medal Olympic Moment | TODAY

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How much does it cost to book Dan Jansen for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dan Jansen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dan Jansen are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dan Jansen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Dan Jansen speak about?

Dan Jansen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Business Leadership, Business Coaching, Personal Growth, Motivational, Storytelling, College, Sports, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Business, Cancer, Strategic Leadership, Overcoming Adversity and Cancer Survivors.

Where does Dan Jansen travel from?

Dan Jansen generally travels from Mooresville, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dan Jansen?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dan Jansen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dan Jansen for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Dan Jansen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Sports Motivation and Olympic Athlete. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dan Jansen for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dan Jansen generally travels from Mooresville, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ethan Zohn, Vince Poscente and Vince Papale. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dan Jansen for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/06/2024.

Dan Jansen Speaking Topics

  • Going For The Gold

    With humor, sensitivity and candor, Jansen outlines the principles that supported him through the process of dealing with his losses and overcoming his obstacles, a process that he now understands is one of growth. The lessons he has learned from his own life experiences are the foundation of the life he lives today.

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Motivation

Dan Jansen Videos

#112 - Dan Jansen | The Power of Dedication
Lateral Side Step-How Olympic Gold Medalist Dan Jansen Uses
Speedskater Dan Jansen Looks Back On His Gold Medal Olympic Moment | TODAY

Dan Jansen Reviews

  • North Carolina Wesleyan College - May 21 2022

  • How do I book Dan Jansen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dan Jansen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dan Jansen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dan Jansen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dan Jansen for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dan Jansen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dan Jansen are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dan Jansen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dan Jansen speak about?

  • Where does Dan Jansen travel from?

    Dan Jansen generally travels from Mooresville, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dan Jansen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dan Jansen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dan Jansen for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dan Jansen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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