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Speed skating star Shani Davis added a touch of silver to his gold run at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, finishing second to surprise winner Mark Tuitert of the Netherlands in the 1,500 meter race.
But the black skating star and first man to repeat gold-winning skating performances in the Olympics is already looking toward Russia and the 2014 Winter Olympics for his next opportunity to capture what he calls "the kings race."
"I have to accept it, but I still want to be able to win that race," Davis told reporters after the narrow defeat to Tuitert. "That has been my favorite race since I was a junior, since as far as I can remember me skating."
The 27-year-old Chicago native finished the Olympics with the same record he posted in the 2006 Turin Games, scoring a gold in the 1,000 meters and a silver medal in the 1,500-meter race.
Davis hinted that he might have retired had he been able to win the 1,500-meter gold medal, but those plans will be put on hold until he can capture that event.
Four years ago, while Davis was collecting medals, the story behind the story was the growing tension between Davis and teammates, who complained that Davis put his individual goals ahead of those of the team.
But even the most pessimistic journalist wouldn't be able to find a negative word about the sportsmanship displayed by the Americans speed skating team in Vancouver.
For a pleasant change this year, no backbiting, whispering campaigns nor gossip marked the skating performances this year - only gold and silver medals for the best speed skater in the country.
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By: vghjuytfggh on 2/22/2010 9:24PM
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By: ThePlayer on 2/23/2010 10:40AM
I am so glad you all are celebrating his achievement. Being 2nd best in the world is great. It's not gold, but that'll come.
The Chicago Sun Times newspaper on the day after Mr Davis won this silver medal had a headline and a story exclaiming, "Second City," (Chicago's nickname) indicating on the back page of the paper, which is the headline page for the sports second, that he came in second.
I thought this was such a bastardization of his achievement.
Yes, he wanted first, we in Chicago wanted him to finish first, but this did represent the achievement of another Olympic medal to his collection.
Not many persons in the world can even claim to have Olympic medals. I don't why the Sun Times article focused on his not winning the gold, and didn't celebrate his achievement more.
(FYI.. Mr Davis is the world record holder in this event,the 1,500 meter race, which is why he was favored)
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By: phil on 2/23/2010 3:59PM
This is the first time in years that i looked forward to seeing these olympics. I wanted to see or at least hear of how Shani did. And to my surprise he has not gotten the coverage that Apollo or Bodi has recieved. For a man with the accomplishments that he has earned it seems the press has yet to embrase him. It seems the "MEDIA" were hopeing that he would fail.
I am very proud of him. And if he races in Russia i will cheer for him. I will cheer loudly and proudly for my fellow American, fellow black American and most of all Hard working father. Congrads Shani!!!
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