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...
best competing energy figured focus focused help main others reach sacrificed selfish time
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.
either great gush knew might shot time wonderful
I knew that I might actually have a shot at doing something great at the Olympics. I knew that I could either take the time to gush about how wonderful I feel or use it to be a little productive.
forward gone reached top
At the end of the day, we've got the Olympics. After you've gone to inline worlds, you've reached the top of that sport. What do you have to look forward to after that?
gold great people prouder winning
I don't know why more people don't do it. I feel so great right now, and so happy. I think, when I look back, I'm going to be prouder of this than I am of winning a gold medal.
dad donated maybe mom
Mom and Dad went there and maybe donated a building.
great plotting prepared program stars
I have been kind of plotting this in my head. I wanted to be prepared if the stars aligned. They have got a great program and they have done a lot of good.
chance children food health hopefully learn medicine supporting
More than just medicine and food but things to let the children have a chance to play. And through play, hopefully learn some things about health and supporting each other.
best felt great helping honestly ice mean prepared ridiculous skate thank
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.
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.
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.
bite feeds hand
I think, first, it's important not to bite the hand that feeds you.
best showing team
Our team is the best it's ever been and I think we are showing that.
enormous felt pressure weight
I feel the same as I felt in the 500. I didn't feel an enormous pressure to perform, I didn't feel like the weight of expectations are on me.