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Olympic Fever! Q&A With Speed Skater JR (omg junior?) Celski
Last week, I went to an event that marked 100 days until the Olympics and got to interview some athletes. I am so excited for this year's Olympics to come-- most of all, because I want to see 19 year old short track speed skater JR Celski win. The Federal Way, Washington native has had a tough past few months. While training, the blade of one of his skates went through his leg and tore a muscle. Some thought he wouldn't be able to recover in time for the Olympics but JR has been speeding through recovery the same way he competes in the rink. This Olympic athlete is in for the gold!
How and when did you get into speed skating?
I started skating at 3 years old. My brothers, father, and I would go to our local skate rink.
What do you love about it?
The mental aspect. There's room for both error and opportunity in racing.
What goes through your mind when you're competing?
I focus on one thing at a time. Whether I'm passing or accelerating, it's one thing at a time.
What's your diet like?
I eat a lot of vegetables, fruits, lean meats, pasta, and rice.
What's your favorite food?
Korean BBQ. Well, no, my favorite food is lumpia!
Do you have a favorite skating memory?
Coming across the finish line in the 3000-meter race at the World Championship!
What kind of music do you listen to? I heard that you play guitar. Acoustic or electric? Do you have a favorite song to play?
I listen to a lot of indie rock, underground hip-hop, and indie folk. My favorite song is "Lump Sum" by Bon Iver. I play an acoustic guitar and I'm self-taught.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I hang out with my buddies, go to concerts, and travel. I love to travel--my favorite places are Amsterdam and Holland!
If you weren't an athlete, what would be your profession?
Something having to do with international business relations. I love different cultures and people...it's necessary to see what other countries are up to!
You just suffered an accident in the rink. How has it changed your training?
I severed a muscle so I haven't been able to skate for two moths, but I've been in Colorado Springs with Dr. Eric Heiden who has been helping me rehab it back to normal. I had to set some different goals for myself, but my ultimate goal is to win the gold metal at the Olympics!
Do you have a skating hero? Someone you look up to?
Wilma Boomstra. She's my coach, but she's also a skater and she's taught me everything I know.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Owning some kind of business--I want to be an entrepreneur, and either have my company here or overseas.
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TODAY SHOW APPEARANCE DISCUSSING OLYMPIC ~FASHION~
