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Casey FitzRandolph
- 2002 Olympics 500-meter gold medalist
- Three-time Olympian (1998, 2002, 2006)
- Four-time U.S. Sprint Champion (1995, '96, '97, 2001)
- First man in Olympic history to skate under 36 seconds in the 500m
- Won nine medals (one gold, six silver and two bronze) in 2001-2002 World Cup competition
- Favorite Olympic moment came when Bonnie Blair won her first Olympic gold medal in the 500m in 1988
- As a 4-year-old, inspired to start skating after watching Eric Heiden win five gold medals at 1980 Olympic Winter Games
- Played football in high school and at Carroll College as kicker, earning all-conference honors both years
- After skating would like to attempt to kick for the Green Bay Packers
- Star high school soccer player, setting high school records for goals and assists as four-year starter on varsity team
- Dream jobs are kicking in the NFL, having a hunting or fishing show or doing something with the stock market
- Favorite animal is the cheetah
- Likes adult contemporary music, with the Eagles as one of his favorites
- Loves the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and water skiing
FitzRandolph has been one of the premier American speed skaters over the past few years, but the injury bug also has hit him. He suffered a broken kneecap, torn knee and shoulder ligaments and a broken sternum - all in recent years. He has persevered through the injuries to keep his strong hopes for the 2002 Games - and a medal - alive.
Related Links:
Ask an Olympian: Typical Training Day and advice for youngsters
Photo gallery: Olympic speedskater Casey FitzRandolph
Photo gallery: Completing the quad
Video: On the importance of visualization...
He said:"There are no events scheduled for Afghanistan this year, and we're grateful for that."
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Height: 5' 11
Born: 1/21/1975
Hometown: Verona, Wis.
Resides: Calgary, Alberta
Sport: Speed Skating
Event: Long track
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