Let's make this birthday one to remember.

45 years old (Born on June 22, 1979)

Happy Birthday, Joey Cheek! You're skating into another year smoother than your Olympic gold medal glide. Your legendary speed on ice made history at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin—where you didn't just win medals; you won hearts worldwide with your incredible sportsmanship and generosity.

May this birthday bring as much joy as that unforgettable moment atop the podium when everyone cheered for America's favorite skater. Keep inspiring us all by gracefully gliding through life's challenges (and birthdays!) like they're simply laps around an icy oval track. Here's to more victories ahead—and fewer wipeouts off-ice!