Speed skating

Dan Jansen Olympic Gold Turns 25

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Winter Olympic Games, Dan Jansen, Jansen, Speed skating, Winter Olympics, West Allis, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Olympic Gold

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Many of us remember that momentous day, 25 years ago (Friday, Feb. 18, 1994), when Dan Jansen finally achieved his dream and won an Olympic Gold Medal in the 1000 meters in world record fashion at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Many of us remember that momentous day, 25 years ago (Friday, Feb. 18, 1994), when Dan Jansen finally achieved his dream and won an Olympic Gold Medal in the 1000 meters in world record fashion at the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway.
  • The world was a nicer place when Dan struck Olympic Gold.
  • Dan turned his Olympic glory into another form of gold when he started the Dan Jansen Foundation.
  • In honor of Dan's epic Olympic Gold Medal performance, a special Dan Jansen 25th (Gold Turns Silver) Anniversary Tribute is planned for Saturday, October 12, at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee (he grew up in West Allis).

The St. James Launches Skating Program Led By Renowned Coach Chérie Farrington

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Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Sports, Ice skating, Speed skating, Figure skating, Wissahickon Skating Club, Artistic roller skating

Farrington will lead the region's most comprehensive program with high quality instruction for hockey skaters, figure skaters and speed skaters.

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  • Farrington will lead the region's most comprehensive program with high quality instruction for hockey skaters, figure skaters and speed skaters.
  • The skating program is a key part of The St. James's effort to build the region's most comprehensive set of sports offerings.
  • In her 25-plus years as a skating coach, Farrington has worked with more than 8,000 athletes at all skill levels.
  • The St. James skating program will offer skaters of all ages and skill levels across competitive ice sports -- hockey, figure skating and speed skating -- the opportunity to build excellent skating technical skills.

New Balance Canada and Olympic Gold Medalist Hit the Ground Running

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Speed skating, François Hamelin, Purdy, NB, New Balance, Winter Olympic Games, Short track speed skating, French Quebecers

MONTREAL, June 6, 2018 /CNW/ -New Balance Canada is celebrating Global Running Day with a new addition to Team NB.Former Speed Skater and Olympic Gold Medalist, Francois Hamelin will become New Balance Canada's latest Running Ambassador.

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  • MONTREAL, June 6, 2018 /CNW/ -New Balance Canada is celebrating Global Running Day with a new addition to Team NB.Former Speed Skater and Olympic Gold Medalist, Francois Hamelin will become New Balance Canada's latest Running Ambassador.
  • "We'd like to formally welcome Francois to the New Balance family as our newest Running Ambassador," states Jon Purdy, Sr. Marketing Manager a New Balance Canada.
  • Hamelin is eager to begin his new role as Running Ambassador in collaboration with New Balance Canada and local Run Specialty retailer, Boutique Courir.
  • In addition to Hamelin, five other Team NB Athletes and Running Ambassadors will be encouraging their local communities to participate in Global Running Day: