Tuesday, February 14, 2006

True Olympic Spirit

U.S. Gold Medalist Donates Award to Darfur Refugees

Listen to this story... by Tom Goldman 

 
Joey Cheek of the U.S. celebrates his gold medal.

Joey Cheek of the U.S. celebrates his gold medal in the men's 500-meter speedskating competition in Turin, Feb. 13, 2006. Reuters

 
 

Morning Edition, February 14, 2006 · American speed skater Joey Cheek did something very unusual after winning the 500 meter race at the Winter Olympics. He announced he's contributing his $25,000 gold medal award from the U.S. Olympic Committee to refugees from Darfur. And he urged Olympic sponsors to support the same relief effort.

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  1. LutherPunk2/16/2006 3:52 PM

    Now that is really cool. Maybe I shouldn't have been so harsh about the olympics!

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