My son Sean was one of Joey's teammates in inline/rollerblading speedskating competition before Joey switched to the ice. He is really pleased and excited for his friend.
Congratulations, Joey!
Monday, February 13, 2006
Gold for Joey!
Greensboro native Joey Cheek won Olympic gold in the 500 meter speedskating event today in Torino. City councilmembers have already received an email from a citizen urging that Greensboro plan a big celebration for our latest sports hero.
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They replayed the ceremony last night for Joey Cheek's gold medal. How neat to hear Bob Costas talking about the "gold medal winner from Greensboro, North Carolina." It's good to see folks from the Triad getting on national television without having to go the reality show route.
Mike,
I agree 100%! What a refreshing, postive representative for Greensboro!
I guess Greensboro didn't care when Joey did great in the last Olympics? I also skated with joey back in the day.
JJ McCain
Hey JJ. I remember him from the previous Olympics in Salt Lake City, but you make an interesting point of celebrating our atheletes after they've "won it all". Still kudos for Joey using his frame to discuss issues in our world that are much bigger than athletic competition.
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