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...
anybody ask athletics best careers hand imperative morning people pinnacle reaches ready selfish somebody wake
Athletics is a very selfish pursuit. I wake up every morning and as I get ready for the day, I ask myself, how can I be the best in the world. So after years of this, and people sacrificing so I can be the best in the world, I think it's imperative for me or anybody else who reaches a pinnacle in their careers to reach out a hand for somebody else.
face left love race skate tights travel wear
I skate in circles. I have to keep that in perspective. I love what I do. I love to race and to travel and to compete, but let's face it, I wear tights and I make left turns.
empowering
I wanted to make it meaningful. It's empowering to think of someone else.
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.
gets speed
He gets up to speed so fast. He's like mercury. He just rises.
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.
dream perfect
It's been like one perfect dream after another.
low trying
I'm just trying to keep a low profile.
bumps goose guess last sink starting
I started to get goose bumps and a little misty-eyed. I guess it's starting to sink in that this is it. This is my last race.
medals skated stunned together
I'm kind of stunned that I skated that fast. Obviously, I wanted to get some medals here, but I had no idea it would come together like it did.
assist hope large people walk
The things he has done for other people have been an inspiration for me. It's my hope that I can assist some people and walk in his large shoes.
dad donated maybe mom
Mom and Dad went there and maybe donated a building.
large maybe rather walk
I thought maybe I could walk a little in his rather large shoes.
bite feeds hand
I think, first, it's important not to bite the hand that feeds you.