NAME: Ryan Lent

DIVISION: Senior Men

YEARS SPEED SKATING: 11

FAVORITE RACE/EVENT: Northshore Marathon and Downers Grove

WHAT DOES SPEED SKATING DO FOR YOU?: Allows me to meet new people, travel, relax, and train for high goals.

WHO DO YOU ADMIRE IN SKATING, AND WHY: First- Erik Heiden.  I have never meet him but he is hands down the best!!  After Heiden- Derek Parra, the nicest and best sportsmanship athlete I know.  He was the man before he took on the World in Salt Lake (2002).  Chad Hedrick, the cocky's guy around and best skater I have ever skated with.  And last but not least the Donte and Tony Muse, it was great to watch them win when I was starting off.

FAVORITE GROUP/SINGER/MUSIC: Boyz II Men

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NON-SKATING ACTIVITY?: Disc Golf, Racquetball, Cycling, Video Games and Chess.