Joey Mantia #5

A native of Ocala, Florida, Joey started roller-skating as a way to kill time. Little did he know it would eventually take him around the world. He caught the attention of speedskating coach Rene Hildebrand while spending time at the local roller rink, who coaxed him to join her team. That turned out to be a good decision for both of them. In his first season competing, Joey became National Champion. Joey became one of the most dominant skaters the sport has ever seen – an astounding 28-time World Champion and 6-time World Record holder. Having done all there was to do on wheels, Joey gave it all up for a shot at the Olympic podium and in 2011 he traded his wheels for blades and moved t...View all