Joey Cheek
Joey Cheek
William Joseph "Joey" Cheekis an American former speed skater and inline speed skater. He was specialized in the short and middle distances. Present day he is a media entrepreneur...
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I still can't believe it, looking back. It's been quite a ride. I have a lot of people to thank for helping me chase this crazy idea.
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Competing for 16 years has been the main focus of my life. Basically, it's a selfish pursuit. I've focused all my energy on how to be the best in the world, and there's been many others who have sacrificed for me to make that happen. I figured it was time for me to reach out and help someone else.
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What I do is great fun. But it's honestly a pretty ridiculous thing. I mean I skate around on ice in tights, right? ... I always felt like if I ever did something big like this I wanted to be prepared to give something back ... The best way to thank someone is by helping someone else.
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For me to walk away with a gold medal is just amazing, and the best way I can say thanks is to try to help somebody else.
best felt helping
I always felt like if I did something big, I wanted to give something back. The best way is by helping someone else.
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I knew if I ever did something like this, I wanted to be able to give something back. The best way I can say thanks is to donate my money to help somebody else.
best showing team
Our team is the best it's ever been and I think we are showing that.
large maybe rather walk
I thought maybe I could walk a little in his rather large shoes.
stuff teams
Some of the stuff teams do is interpreted differently by different people.
bite feeds hand
I think, first, it's important not to bite the hand that feeds you.
best days great olympic races
I think it was a great two races, probably the best two races I've ever skated. You always want to have those days at the Olympic Games, and I did.
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When I think of the 2002 Olympics, I don't know if I was really as appreciative as I am now. The only impression I want to leave here is just how grateful I am to get this chance again.
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You always dream it would come together, and it has. I don't even know if it has hit me yet, but it's a great experience, something I'll remember forever.
form
Yeah, they said it was a form of blood-doping.