‘94 WINTER OLYMPICS / LILLEHAMMER : NOTEBOOK

International Olympic Committee member Anita DeFrantz of Los Angeles was a central figure in one of the most heart-tugging medal ceremonies of this or any other Olympics, presenting the gold to speedskater Dan Jansen Friday for his victory in the 1,000 meters.

Having presented a gold medal to speedskater Bonnie Blair after she won the 500 meters two years ago in Albertville, France, and figuring that Blair would also win here, DeFrantz requested to the IOC before the Games began that she be allowed to do the honors again after that race.

But South Korean IOC member Kim Un Young also requested that race, figuring that his compatriot, Yoo Sun Hee, would win. Because he is an IOC vice resident, his request was given priority.

DeFrantz was given a consolation, the men’s 1,000.

“I couldn’t help but think about the wrestler, Jeff Blatnick, in the 1984 Summer Olympics, who won the gold medal and said, ‘I’m one lucky dude,’ ” DeFrantz said. “Well, I’m one lucky dude.”

By the way, IOC member Kim is no speedskating expert. His pick, Yoo, finished fifth Saturday. Blair won.