I watched him win his first gold medal and his expression and mannerisms communicated pure joy and an "I can't believe I won" attitude. He struck me as unique and humble, unlike some of the "I'm Number 1" types out there. Now he's decided to give ALL of his winnings away to charity and to pressure his sponsors to do the same. What a guy!



This is not to say there aren't other olympians with great attitudes. I especially liked watching the snowboarders (US and others), who all seemed like they were just out there to have fun snowboarding...a very happy group.

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Was he the last American Idol 'male' to be chosen?

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Many of the speed skaters train here in SLC because it is one of the fastest tracks in the world. Many of them including Cheek and Para have been pretty good people to have around.

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1 clue to that would be that he doesn't drink while performing in the Olympics. . .like some other potential Olympians. ..who shall not be named, non?

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> 1 clue to that would be that he doesn't drink
> while performing in the Olympics. . .like some
> other potential Olympians. ..who shall not be
> named, non?
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You mean he doesn't participate in Miller time on a nightly basis?

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remember that swimmer. ..I think it was in the last Winter Olympics who seemed to be pure as the driven snow. . .and said to be the next Mark Spitz.


then afterwards, I think he was charged with DUI. . .

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Working in the media if I have learned anything is that the public never really knows any of these athletes.

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NewtonMP2100 Wrote:
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> remember that swimmer. ..I think it was in the
> last Winter Olympics who seemed to be pure as the
> driven snow. . .and said to be the next Mark
> Spitz.
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> then afterwards, I think he was charged with DUI.


I think that if you're a swimmer in the Winter Olympics, then drinking is probably required.

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missus e is calling him "Joey Cheeks". mick e is not sure why - his face seems to be rugged and angular.

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Seen the suits they wear? I don't think she is looking at his face.

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> Seen the suits they wear? I don't think she is
> looking at his face.
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so does he have dimples?

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