Chad Hedrick

Chad Hedrick (born April 17, 1977) is an American inline speed skater and ice speed skater. He was born in Spring, Texas.

Chad Hedrick
Hedrick at a world cup speedskating event in Heerenveen, the Netherlands
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1977-04-17) April 17, 1977
Spring, Texas, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight172.0 lb (78.02 kg)
WebsiteChadHedrick.com (archive)
Sport
Country United States
SportLong track speed skating
Inline speed skating
World Cup wins1500 m – Netherlands
5000 m – Italy
1500 m – USA
5000 m – Canada
World championship wins2004 overall
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)500 m: 35.52 (2009)
1000 m: 1:07.33 (2009)
1500 m: 1:42.14 (2009)
3000 m: 3:39.02 (2005)
5000 m: 6:09.68 (2005)
10 000 m: 12:55.11 (2005)
Medal record
Men's speed skating
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
2006 Turin5000 m
2006 Turin10000 m
2010 VancouverTeam pursuit
2006 Turin1500 m
2010 Vancouver1000 m
World Championships
2004 HamarAllround
2004 Seoul5000 m
2005 Inzell5000 m
2005 MoscowAllround
2004 Seoul10000 m
2005 Inzell10000 m
World Games
2001 Akito500 m sprint
2001 Akito10000 m points
2001 Akito15,000 m points elimination
2001 Akito300 m time trial

Hedrick revolutionized the inline speed skating world with his unique technique, called the double push, or DP. During his career he won 93 national championships and 50 world championships, as well as having a brand of inline skating wheels named after him.

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