Daniel Joseph CARROLL

Dan Carroll was one of the first US speed skaters who really emphasized metric long-track skating. He was US Champion in 1971 in long-track, after placing second in 1969-70. Carroll represented the US many times internationally. In addition to his two Winter Olympic appearances, he competed at the 1970-72 and 1975-76 World Championships, and the World Sprints in 1970-72 and 1975. His best finish was sixth all-around at the 1975 World Championships, in which he finished second in the 1,500 m. Carroll also placed ninth at the 1971 World Sprints and the 1976 World Championships. He competed for the Clayton Speed Skating Club and later the Metro Speed Skating Club, coaching the latter club after his career ended. He is a member of the US Speed Skating Hall of Fame.

Personal Bests: 500 – 39.9 (1972); 1000 – 1:19.1 (1976); 1500 – 1:59.77 (1976); 5000 – 7:18.51 (1976); 10000 – 15:19.29 (1976).