John Paul "J. P." Kepka (born March 6, 1984) is a short track speed skater from the United States who won bronze in the 5000m relay at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. Kepka also represented the U.S. in the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
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Born | March 6, 1984 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | (age 40)||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Spouse | Caroline Hallisey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and skated for the Metros Speed Skating Club. He is the first male St. Louisian to win a medal in speed skating.
External links
edit- J. P. Kepka at the United States Olympic Team Archived 2006-03-25 at archive.today
- J. P. Kepka at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
- J. P. Kepka at the International Skating Union