J.r. celski biography
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- John Robert "J.R." Celski was born in Monterey, California (1990) and raised by a father of Polish descent and a mother of Filipino descent.
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J.R. Celski
John Robert "J.R." Celski (born July 17, 1990) is an American short track speed skater and two-time medalist (two bronze) in the Winter Olympics.
At the 2010 Winter Olympics, Celski won bronze in the 1500 m and the 5000 m relay. His bronze medal in the 1500 m was a result of two Korean skaters crashing into each other. Leading into the crash, he was in fifth place. Five months before the Olympics, Celski suffered a gruesome injury when he gashed his left thigh by his skate blade and was uncertain if he would compete at the Olympics.
Celski's breakthrough performance was at the 2009 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships where he won five medals (two gold, one silver, two bronze). Overall, Celski has won two gold medals, two silver medals, and four bronze medals at the World Championships. He also has one bronze medal at the World Team Championships and five medals (two gold, one silver, three bronze) at the World Junior Championships.
Celski was born in Monterey, California where his father was serving in the U.S. Army. He was raised in Federal Way, Washingt
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J.R. Celski Biography
J. R. Celski is a short track speed skater. Growing up, Celski was a champion-class inline skater and he switched to speed skating after watching the 2002 Winter Olympics. Celski missed the minimum age requirement for the 2006 Winter Olympics by 17 days. Celski made his breakthrough appearance at the 2009 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships where he won 5 medals. Celski participated in the 2010 Winter Olympics where he won the bronze in the 1500m and 5000m relay. In 2010, Celski appeared on the TV show The Biggest Loser where he introduced a pop-challenge to the contestants of the show. Celski competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics. He finished 4th in the men’s 1500m, 6th in the 500m, and 13th in the 1000m. He also earned a silver medal in the Short Track Men’s 5000m relay. On February 5, 2014, Celski was featured on the television show How to Raise an Olympian.
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J.R. Celski
J.R. Celski is a retired American short track speed skater, a three-time Olympian, and a medalist. His accolades include an impressive five combined Short Track World and Junior World Records, and being part of the team that currently holds the World Record in the 5000m relay. Celski's unprecedented feat of skating under the 40-second barrier in the 500m event further cemented his legacy in speed skating.
Despite a severe injury that threatened his career, Celski's unwavering spirit saw him not only recover but also thrive, securing bronze in the 1500m and the 5000m relay at the 2010 Winter Olympics. His triumphs did not stop at the Olympics; he showcased his prowess at the 2010 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships and the World Junior Championships, securing prominent positions. His silver medal in the short track men's 5000m relay at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi is a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence. He continued to compete at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, adding to his list of commendable accomplishments.
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