CALGARY, CAN - FEBRUARY 14: USA Skater Dan Jansen sits on the ice with his hands in his head after he falls for the second time in the mens 1000 meter event in February 14, 1988 in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by Mike Powell/GettyImages) *** Local Caption *** Dan Jansen
DOG ASIDE:
As if the tragedy of a close family member death isn’t difficult enough…..try competing for the gold medal in the Olympics in the 1988 Calgary Games immediately after receiving the news of a loved one passing…..cuz that is what USA Dan Jansen had to do on the day of the finals in the men’s 500m skate. This video provides the entire story as it unfolded…..and is again evidence of the eloquence and elegance of sportscaster Jim McKay.
