Joey Cheek Quotations

I'm going to be donating the total sum that the USOC is giving me for winning a gold medal, which I believe is about $25,000.

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.

It's miraculous. I feel blessed. I'm still kind of shocked. I still can't believe I skated that fast. Those are the two best races I've ever skated. I really wasn't trying to put any pressure on myself. I was trying to be relaxed and enjoy the process, enjoy the event and I skated fantastic races, so I'm thrilled.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I still can't believe it, looking back. It's been quite a ride. I have a lot of people to thank for helping me chase this crazy idea.

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.

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.