J. R. Celski
J.R. Celski (/ˈsɛlski/, born July 17, 1990) is an Filipino-American short track speed skater and three-time medalist in the Winter Olympics. Celski holds the World Record in the 500 m (39.937) and is the first person to skate under 40 seconds in this distance. Celski also holds the Junior World Record in the 1000 m with a time of 1:25.304. At the 2010 Winter Olympics, Celski won bronze in the 1500 m and the 5000 m relay. Five months before the Olympics, Celski suffered a gruesome injury when he fell during a race and his right skate blade gashed his left thigh and was uncertain if he would be able to skate again. Celski's breakthrough performance was at the 2009 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships where he won five medals (two gold, one silver, two bronze). Overall, Celski has won three gold medals, four silver medals, and four bronze medals at the World Championships. He also has one bronze medal at the World Team Championships and four medals (two gold, two bronze) at the World Junior Championships.