The Sixth District is now the speed skating capital of the world because Joey Cheek captured the gold medal in the Winter Olympics in Turin. Italy. by winning the 500 meter longtrack speed skating event. Proving he is a true champion in every sense of the word. immediately after he won the gold medal. Joey Cheek announced he was donating the $25.000 he won from the U.S. Olympic Committee to refugee relief efforts in Africa. As reported in todays edition of the Greensboro News & Record. Joey said his thoughts are turning back to North Carolina. "I am really excited about going home." the News & Record reported. "Honestly. it doesnt even feel real.