Dan Cnossen

Winter Paralympian | Skiing and Biathlon | Speaker

Survivor, decorated U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Commander, 7-time Paralympic medalist and Harvard grad

Dan Cnossen was awarded both a Bronze Star with Valor and a Purple Heart for his service in Afghanistan. After losing both his legs in combat, Dan reinvented himself into a Paralympic skier and biathlete.

ABOUT Dan

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Dan is a Navy SEAL Lt. Commander who lost both legs in combat against the Taliban in Afghanistan. He has been awarded both a Bronze Star with Valor and a Purple Heart. After his injury, Dan reinvented himself into a seven-time Paralympic medalist in skiing and biathlon, making him one of the most decorated Paralympic athletes in Team USA history. He also earned two Masters degrees from Harvard University.

ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 7x Paralympic medalist in cross-country skiing & biathlon, including 2 gold medals
• 3x Paralympian
• “Best Male Athlete” of the 2018 Paralympic Games
• ESPN ESPY Award Nominee

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

Dan’s remarkable journey began on a Kansas fifth-generation family farm, and leads all the way to the top of the Paralympic podium. With captivating stories from his time in SEAL training, his numerous military deployments and his pursuit of athletic excellence at the Paralympic Games, Dan will leave your audience in awe of one man’s will to get back up and inspired to take on any personal or business challenge.

SPEAKER THEMES

• Inspiration
• Leadership/servant leadership
• Overcoming adversity
• Collaboration

TESTIMONIALS

"Dan Cnossen's authenticity sets him miles apart from other keynote speakers. He took time with my team and me both before his keynote to get to know our culture and stayed around to engage with participants!”

“He was OFF THE CHARTS! He is truly an humble guy that has fought his way back to an incredible life. I spoke to him a little at the end and he was just the real deal.”

“Dan was AMAZING!! Great message about not being able to control what is thrown your way (very relevant in this industry!) and overcoming adversity.”

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