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...
eyeballs gets good learn people positive watching
If it gets eyeballs watching the sport, if there are people who watch our sport and can take something positive from it to learn about the sport, then it's good for all of us that we get more coverage.
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.
chance grateful impression leave
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.
dream great hit remember
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.