Jeremy Wotherspoon

Jeremy Lee Wotherspoon (born October 26, 1976 in Humboldt, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian speed skater. Speed skating or speedskating is a form of skating in which the competitors attempt to travel a certain distance as quickly as possible on skates. ... The XVIII Olympic Winter Games were held in 1998 in Nagano, Japan. ... Image File history File links Jeremywotherspoon. ... Image File history File links Jeremywotherspoon. ... October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 66 days remaining. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Humboldt is a small Saskatchewan city located 113 km east of Saskatoon. ... Speed skating or speedskating is a form of skating in which the competitors attempt to travel a certain distance as quickly as possible on skates. ...

Wotherspoon was born in Red Deer, Saskatchewan but grew up in Red Deer, Alberta. He first became involved in speedskating after signing up for a power skating class in an effort to improve his ice hockey skills. Initially, Wotherspoon competed in both short track and long track events. He eventually chose long track as a specialty and climbed through the junior ranks, moving to Calgary to train with the Canadian National Team at the age of 17. Wotherspoon was soon winning medals on the World Cup circuit, with his first victories coming in 1997. In 1998, his arrival at the top echelon of the sport was confirmed at the Nagano Olympic Games when he won a silver medal in the 500 m distance. Motto: Multis E Gentibus Vires (Latin: From many peoples, strength) Official languages English Capital Regina Largest city Saskatoon Lieutenant-Governor Lynda M. Haverstock Premier Lorne Calvert (NDP) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 14 6 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked 7th 651,036 km² 591,670 km² 59... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Education, Industry, Progress City of Red Deer, Alberta, Canadas Location. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... Short track speed skating (also Shorttrack speedskating) is a form of competitive ice skating similar to speed skating. ... Motto: Heart of the new west Area: 712. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII in Roman) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... The XVIII Olympic Winter Games were held in 1998 in Nagano, Japan. ...

Since that time he has dominated the sprint events and has held world records in both the 500 m and 1000 m distances. He is a 4-time World Sprint Champion (1999, 2000, 2001, 2003), and a 12-time World Cup Overall Champion (on the 500 m in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and on the 1000 m in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002). 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ...

Disappointment came at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, however, as Wotherspoon fell at the start of his run during the 500 m. This was especially disappointing as he was considered the gold medal favourite. (Redirected from 2002 Olympic Winter Games) The XIX Olympic Winter Games were held in 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. ... The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Salt Lake Citys top tourist draw. ...

In December 2003, Jeremy became the most successful male skater in World Cup history as he claimed the 49th victory of his career.

During the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Wotherspoon finished 9th on the 500 m and 11th on the 1,000 m. The XX Olympic Winter Games will be held in Torino, Italy from February 10 to 26 in 2006. ... Turin (Italian: ; Piedmontese: Turin) is a major industrial city in north-western Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the west bank of the Po River. ...

Away from the ice, Jeremy is an avid outdoorsman, and an accomplished flyfisherman.

External links

• Jeremy Wotherspoon at www.skateresults.com
• Photos of Jeremy Wotherspoon