Christopher Creveling

  • Christopher Creveling

    Short Track Speedskating

    Birthday: December 29, 1986
    Hometown: Kintnersville, PA
    Current Residence: West Jordan, UT

     

    Career Highlights

    4x World Team member team for USA Inline Speedskating

    Inline World Champion

    2nd place overall for the AmCup series

     

    Teams you have been/are on

    Inline World Team

    WHIP Team

    Short Track National Team

     

    How did you get into speedskating?

    My parents owned a roller rink when I was kid. I started speed skating in 1996, and ice speed skating in 2007.

     

    What is your most memorable speedkating accomplishment?

    World Championships, Italy 2004. The experience skating there was amazing, and the country was so memorable.

     

    What is your favorite thing about speedskating?

    Going fast! Actually the competition is what makes me love the sport. I am always up for a challenge.

     

    What other sports have you competed in?

    X-Country, track and field, inline speed skating, football, baseball

     

    Charities you have volunteered for?

    I volunteered for community cleanup and the Special Olympics in Marquette, MI.

     

    Favorite Movie?

    I Love You Man

     

    Favorite food?

    Settabello’s Pizza in Salt Lake City

     

    Favorite Ice Cream Flavor?

    Mint Chocolate Chip

     

    Favorite season of the year? Why?

    Summer, it's so much easier to train when it's nice out

     

    Favorite team to cheer for?

    Team USA in the Olympics

     

    The best speedskater of all time is? Why?

    Chad Hedrick. I grew up skating inline and watching him overcome obstacles. He was an inspiration to me

     

    What are your career plans after speedskating?

    Graduate from college, own my own business or company

     

    What I am listening to on my ipod lately…

    Red hot chili peppers, house music, zac brown band

     

    When I am not speedskating you can find me...

    Relaxing outside, cycling, hanging out with friends

     

    The speedskating city I am most looking forward to visiting is…

    Holland

     

    One thing I have promised myself to do someday is…

    Become America's Ninja Warrior

     

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