A speed skater who's headed for the Olympics.
I’m ashamed to admit it but I can’t skate to save my life…and
I’m Canadian. Hey listen, I skied instead as lame as that sounds. I
am happy to report, however, that there are members of my extended
family who can skate and damned well at that. One in particular is
making a name for himself in the world of short-track speed skating and
there is every indication that by the time the 2010 Olympics roll
around, he will have found a berth on the Canadian Olympic Team. 
Nicholas Bean (in the lead at left) is my second cousin and at
19, he is arguably the best junior short-track skater Canada has. His
list of accomplishments is impressive indeed. He has just won the GOLD
in the 1500m and the BRONZE in the 500m at this year’s Canada Winter
Games. Earlier this year, he came 4th in the 1500m at the 2007 World
Junior Championships, Czech Republic. In December 2005, Nick set the
world record in the 1,500m in 2:12:702.
Nick has what it takes and we’re all very proud of him.
GO NICK!
Joseph Froncioni
ADDENDUM More of Nick's results from this year's Canada Winter Games: GOLD in the 1000m, SILVER in the 3000m.
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