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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
stuff teams
Some of the stuff teams do is interpreted differently by different people.
form
Yeah, they said it was a form of blood-doping.
best races
Those were the two best races I've ever skated.
best gold help medal somebody thanks walk
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.
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.
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.