Joey Cheek of U.S. wins gold in men's 500 meters

Joey Cheek of U.S. wins gold in men's 500 meters

TURIN, Italy - American Joey Cheek expresses his joy after clocking the fastest time on his first run in the men's 500-meter speed skating event at the Oval Lingotto arena in Turin on Feb. 13. He had the fastest times on both runs to win his first Olympic gold. (Kyodo)

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