Joey Mantia sacrificed his defense of back-to-back mass start titles for a medal in the 1,500, and he’s OK with that

Salt Lake City speedskater’s bronze is only hardware won by Team USA on its home ice during the World Single Distance Championships

Winner Kjeld Nuis, center, of the Netherlands celebrates with second-place finisher Thomas Krol, left, also of the Netherlands and third-place finisher Joey Mantia of the United States after competing in the men's 1,500 meters during the ISU World Single Distance Speed Skating Championships Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Kearns, Utah. Mantia's bronze was the only medal won by Team USA at then four-day competition, the biggest of the season. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Joey Mantia sacrificed his defense of back-to-back mass start titles for a medal in the 1,500, and he’s OK with that

Salt Lake City speedskater’s bronze is only hardware won by Team USA on its home ice during the World Single Distance Championships

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