Jeremy Wotherspoon
Jeremy Wotherspoon
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Jeremy Wotherspoon's full name is Jeremy Wotherspoon. He is commonly known by his last name.
Birth and Death Dates
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Jeremy Wotherspoon was born on October 26, 1984. His current status as alive means he does not have a death date.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Jeremy Wotherspoon's nationality is Canadian. He is a speed skater, which is his primary profession.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, Jeremy Wotherspoon was introduced to speed skating at an early age by his mother. His dedication to the sport led him to compete at national and international levels. As he progressed through the junior ranks, Wotherspoon's natural talent, combined with rigorous training, earned him recognition within the speed skating community.
Major Accomplishments
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Jeremy Wotherspoon has achieved numerous accolades throughout his career. Notably, he is a three-time Olympic medalist and holds multiple world records in the 500-meter sprint event. His impressive performance at international competitions has solidified his position as one of Canada's most successful speed skaters.
Notable Works or Actions
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Jeremy Wotherspoon has been involved in several initiatives to promote and grow the sport of speed skating. He has worked with various organizations, sharing his expertise and encouraging young athletes to pursue their passion for speed skating. Through these efforts, he aims to inspire a new generation of speed skaters.
Impact and Legacy
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Jeremy Wotherspoon's influence on the sport extends beyond his competitive achievements. His commitment to promoting speed skating has helped raise awareness about its benefits and importance in Canadian sports culture. As an ambassador for the sport, he continues to leave a lasting legacy that will inspire future generations of athletes.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Jeremy Wotherspoon is widely quoted and remembered due to his exceptional achievements on the ice and his dedication to promoting speed skating as a sport. His success has made him an inspiration to aspiring athletes, both within Canada and globally. As one of the most decorated Canadian speed skaters, he remains an iconic figure in the world of sports.
Quotes by Jeremy Wotherspoon
I contemplated during the race whether I should ease up and re-skate but I was skating so well, ... It's extremely rare to a get a faster time on a re-skate. It's really difficult to know how much the crossover problem affected my final time.
I built a lot of speed coming out of the first turn and the last 300 was really solid, ... I had the last inner today which is usually the harder turn to hold and it went really smoothly. I was pretty happy with that.
In the last couple of years I haven't had a race where I really did everything right and was really on. So that's something that would be nice to do. But I think it's also important for me to give myself a bit of a break.
After the race I was kind of mad, I kind of thought I could have done better than that. But then I thought, 'Well I really turned things around and got things going again after the 500.
It's something that was just a strange occurrence. I never ever felt like I wanted to win a race to make up for that. It was more like I always felt I was capable of it (winning gold). It's gold, it's something you use to motivate yourself.
Being this consistent is pretty big for me, ... I haven't felt totally on physically or technically so far this year. But I've still been able to respond to the challenge which is a really good sign for later in the season when I'll be at my best.
You have to have a lot of resources available to be able to compete and to make sure you're maximizing your potential.
I think I must have just lost more speed than I thought on the second turn. If I think back on the race, that's the only part that really felt off in any way.
