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...
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.
capitalize draws gets good hope people
If it draws more people into the sport and gets them interested, it's a good thing for us. I just hope we can capitalize on this, to get more young people in.
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.
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.