The 2010 version of Hedrick is a long way from the Hedrick of old, the Hedrick who, according to his Wikipedia page, earned the nickname “the Paris Hilton of speedskating” for his active nightlife.

Olympic gold medalist Chad Hedrick certainly thinks he has the ability to contend for more hardware at this year’s Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

But more important than medals to Hedrick is the opportunity this year’s Olympics will give him to talk about his newfound faith in Jesus Christ, and to show the world the way in which the Lord has changed him.

“I want people to see God in my life,” Hedrick said.

Yes, the 2010 version of Hedrick is a long way from the Hedrick of old, the Hedrick who, according to his Wikipedia page, earned the nickname “the Paris Hilton of speedskating” for his active nightlife. Olympic glory soon followed, as Hedrick won three medals at the 2006 Olympics in Torino, Italy — gold in the 5,000 meters, silver in the 10,000 meters and bronze in the 1,500 meters. But all the success did little to provide purpose for Hedrick’s life.

“You grow up, and when people ask you if you’re a Christian, the proper thing to say is, ‘Yeah, I’m a Christian,'” Hedrick said. “But saying you’re a Christian and living like a Christian are two completely different things.”

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