Dan Jansen

Amazing Moments in Olympic History: Dan Jansen

USA Canoe/Kayak (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009

When speedskater Dan Jansen finally won a gold medal at his fourth Olympic Winter Games appearance… Read

Dan Jansen’s Next Race: NYC Marathon

USA Canoe/Kayak (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009

On Friday, Dan Jansen, 44, discussed the marathon and his other endeavors from Milwaukee, Wisconsin,… Read

Lil' Jordan Book Signing Tour Coming Soon

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009

"Lil' Jordan has taken the game of golf and turned it into a life lesson for children. 9 Holes of Fear is an entertaining way for kids to learn about the game of golf and about perseverance. This is a perfect way to introduce kids to the game!" -Dan Jansen, Olympic Gold Medalist, Speed Skating "A child's imagination has no limits. This book is a part of that journey. Jordan, I'm your #1...

Comedian Colbert offered job at Olympic Oval

CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

Olympic gold medallist Dan Jansen, left, and The Colbert Report host Stephen Colbert announce the show has become the primary sponsor of the U.S. speedskating team for the Vancouver Olympics. (Kris Long/Comedy Central/Associated Press) The city that will play host to long-track speedskating during the 2010 Winter Olympics has waded into a cross-border confrontation, offering satirical talk-show...

All You Need to Know: Super Deluxe Two Week Edition!

No Fact Zone.Net (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

... Bill Simmons Fantasy Colbert League Weekly – Week of November 2 Episode 5139 (November 2, 2009) – Dan Jansen, Nicholas Thompson Episode 5140 (November 3, 2009) – Andrew Sullivan Episode 5141 (November 4, 2009) – Al Gore, Harold Evans Episode 5142 (November 5, 2009) – Joey Cheek, Chief William Bratton No Fact Zone features: Apopcalypse for the week of November 2. The Daily Show Toss Recap...

Colbert's attack on Olympic ice access brushed off

CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

Olympic gold medallist Dan Jansen, left, and The Colbert Report host Stephen Colbert announced the show has become the primary sponsor of the U.S. speedskating team for the Vancouver Olympics. (Kris Long/Comedy Central/Associated Press) Vancouver Olympic officials are defending themselves after an attack by U.S. comedian Stephen Colbert, who accused Canadians of cheating by preventing U.S. athletes...

This just in, Stephen Colbert sponsors U.S. speedskating

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

This photo provided by Comedy Central shows left foreground, U.S. Speedskating executive director Robert Crowley, Olympic gold medalist Dan Jansen and host Stephen Colbert on the set of "the Colbert Report" Monday night Nov. 2, 2009 in New York. Colbert announced his show has become the primary sponsor of the U.S. Speedskating team at the Vancouver Olympics. (AP Photo/Comedy Central, Kris Long)...

Speedskaters' mighty thighs will say 'Colbert'

San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009

... has produced some of the most iconic figures in U.S. Olympic history, from Eric Heiden to Dan Jansen and Bonnie Blair. In all, Americans have claimed 75 medals - 32 of them gold - on the traditional long track oval and the wild-and-wooly short track rink. In Vancouver, Shani Davis, Chad Hedrick and short track star Apolo Anton Ohno will all be vying for medals."I personally love Comedy Central...

Stephen Colbert is Sponsoring the U.S. Olympic Speed-Skating Team -- By: Greg Pollowitz

Media Blog (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

... The team has quite the track record, including 75 Olympic medals and such alumni as Dan Jansen, Bonnie Blair and Eric Heiden. It ranks as the most successful of any United States winter sports team. Donations can be made via www.colbertnation.com or through US Speedskating's site . It's actually a brilliant move that will bring more publicity to his show than would traditional advertising,...

• The Colbert Nation to Sponsor the US Speedskating Team During Bid for Olympic Gold - Reality TV Website

Get ready for 'Better Know A Speedskater'

TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

Get ready for 'Better Know A Speedskater'Photo from COMEDY CENTRAL Olympic gold medalist Dan Jansen, left, and host Stephen Colbert on the set of "The Colbert Report" Monday night when Colbert announced his show has become the primary sponsor of the U.S. Speedskating team at the Vancouver Olympics. The Associated PressImagine the possibilities for this strange new relationship between Stephen...

The Colbert Nation to Sponsor the US Speedskating Team During Bid for Olympic Gold

Reality TV Website (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

They may not get their own flag at the Opening Ceremonies, but The Colbert Nation will be represented in Vancouver. As revealed during last night's historic show, The Colbert Nation is now the primary sponsor of the US Speedskating team. The announcement was made by Stephen Colbert, Olympic Gold medalist Dan Jansen and executive director of US Speedskating Bob Crowley

Episode 5139 (11/02/2009)

No Fact Zone.Net (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

EPISODE NUMBER: 5139 (November 2, 2009) GUESTS: Dan Jansen, Nicholas Thompson SEGMENTS: Stephen Colbert’s Sport Report, Alpha Dog of the Week VIDEOS: Monday, November 2, 2009 For those of you on Colbert Hair Watch, you’ll notice that tonight not only is his hair past the ideal 100%, but it’s got a little bit of that wave that we all [...]

The Colbert Nation to Sponsor the US Speedskating Team During Bid for Olympic Gold

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- They may not get their own flag at the Opening Ceremonies, but The Colbert Nation will be represented in Vancouver. As revealed during last night's historic show, The Colbert Nation is now the primary sponsor of the US Speedskating team. The announcement was made by Stephen Colbert, Olympic Gold medalist Dan Jansen and executive director of US Speedskating Bob...

"Colbert Nation" To Sponsor U.S. Speedskating Team In Vancouver Olympics

The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

... has produced some of the most iconic figures in U.S. Olympic history, from Eric Heiden to Dan Jansen and Bonnie Blair. In all, Americans have claimed 75 medals – 32 of them gold – on the traditional long track oval and the wild-and-wooly short track rink. In Vancouver, Shani Davis, Chad Hedrick and short track star Apolo Anton Ohno will all be vying for medals. "I personally...

43,741 Runners Stormed NYC For Marathon Sunday

Gothamist (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009

... Mohammed Awol finished with a 2:19:31 (19th in the men's race); Kassahun Kabiso had a 2:24:43 and Dan McGrath had a 2:25:05. Celebs were also running for causes. Actor Edward Norton running for the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, finished with 3:48:01; speedskater Dan Jansen had a 3:41:43 while hockey Hall of Fameer Pat LaFontaine had a 4:27:08—both ran for ING's Run For Something...