Joey Mantia facts for kids
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Joey Mantia in 2007
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| Born | February 7, 1986 Ocala, Florida, United States |
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| Height | 1.73 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 76 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Speed skating | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 1500 m, mass start | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Joey Mantia, born on February 7, 1986, is an amazing American athlete. He is famous for both speed skating on ice and inline speed skating (on rollerblades). He has won many awards, including an Olympic bronze medal. He is also a 28-time world champion and has held several world records.
Mantia also earned two gold medals at the 2003 Pan American Games and another gold at the 2007 Pan American Games. He was named the American Speed Skater of the Year three times in a row, from 2005 to 2007. In 2007, he also received the Elmer Ringeisen Sportsmanship Award. In October 2010, after winning two world titles in inline skating, he was ranked second for the USOC Athlete of the Month award.
As of January 7, 2010, Joey Mantia held world records in inline skating for various distances. These included the 500 m, 10,000 m, and 20,000 m road races. He also held records for the 300 m and 15,000 m track races.
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Joey Mantia's Early Life and Skating Start
Joey Mantia began skating on inline skates when he was young. He often called himself a "rink rat" because he loved spending so much time at his local indoor skating rink. He learned about speed skating by watching others practice at the rink. After trying inline speed skating, Mantia decided he wanted to become the best speed skater in the world.
Joey Mantia's Speed Skating Journey
In 2010, Joey Mantia made a big change. He switched from inline speed skating to speed skating on ice. First, he moved to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Two years later, he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, to train with the national team. In 2011, he competed in the US speed skating championships. He finished fourth in the 5000 m race, tenth in the 1000 m, and eighth in the 1500 m.
World Cup Success
In early 2013, Mantia started competing in the World Cup circuit. He quickly found success. In December 2013, at the Berlin World Cup, he won gold in the 1500 m race. He beat famous skaters like his teammate Shani Davis and Russia's Denis Yuskov.
Olympic Appearances
Mantia represented Team USA at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. There, he placed 15th in the 1000 m, 22nd in the 1500 m, and 7th in the team pursuit. In January 2018, he qualified for the 2018 U.S. Olympic Team. He won both the 1000 m and 1500 m events at the trials. He also qualified for the mass start event.
On December 13, 2021, Mantia won his second straight 1500m World Cup title in Salt Lake City. His first Olympic medal was a bronze. He earned it in the team pursuit with the U.S. team at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Joey Mantia's Personal Records
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| Event | Result | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 500 m | 35.06 | December 28, 2013 | Utah Olympic Oval, Salt Lake City | |
| 1000 m | 1:07.34 | March 9, 2019 | Utah Olympic Oval, Salt Lake City | |
| 1500 m | 1:41.15 | December 4, 2021 | Utah Olympic Oval, Salt Lake City | |
| 3000 m | 3:40.76 | December 30, 2016 | Utah Olympic Oval, Salt Lake City | |
| 5000 m | 6:28.50 | March 14, 2012 | Olympic Oval, Calgary | |
| 10000 m | 13:54.13 | January 13, 2013 | Utah Olympic Oval, Salt Lake City | |
As of March 24, 2024, Joey Mantia was ranked 75th on the all-time Adelskalender. This ranking lists the best speed skaters in history.
Joey Mantia's Life Outside of Skating
Joey Mantia is not just a skater. He is also an investor and owner of Coffee Lab. This coffee shop is located on the University of Utah campus. In his free time, Mantia taught himself how to play the piano.
Sponsorships and Appearances
Mantia has appeared in commercials for XFINITY. He was also featured in a short film by Giorgio Armani. The film was called The Scent of Life by Acqua di Giò – Joey Mantia – Episode 2.
See also
In Spanish: Joey Mantia para niños
