Joey Mantia

Joey Mantia, born on February seventh, nineteen eighty-six, is a distinguished former American speed skater and inline speed skater. His illustrious career is marked by an impressive collection of accolades, including being an Olympic bronze medalist and a remarkable twenty-eight-time world champion. Mantia's prowess on the track has not only earned him titles but also established him as a world record holder in multiple events.

Throughout his career, Mantia showcased his exceptional talent at the Pan American Games, where he clinched two gold medals in two thousand three and another gold in two thousand seven. His dedication to the sport was recognized when he was awarded the American Speed Skater of the Year three consecutive times from two thousand five to two thousand seven, along with the prestigious Elmer Ringeisen Sportsmanship Award in two thousand seven.

In October two thousand ten, Mantia's remarkable achievements continued as he secured two world titles at the inline skating championships held in Colombia. His outstanding performance during this period led him to be ranked second among male competitors in the USOC Athlete of the Month competition.

As of January seventh, two thousand ten, Mantia held several world records, including the road race over five hundred meters in thirty-eight point six seconds, the ten thousand meters in thirteen minutes and forty-six point eight zero one seconds, and the twenty thousand meters in twenty-eight minutes and fifty-six point one eight nine seconds. Additionally, he set world records for the track race over three hundred meters in twenty-four point two five zero seconds and fifteen thousand meters in twenty-two minutes and thirty-two point six four four seconds.