Speedskater Ben Thornock put an LDS Church mission ahead of Olympic aspirations. Now he’s changed focus.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Short track skater Ben Thornock has started training again at the Utah Olympic Oval, Friday, May 22, 2020.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Short track skater Ben Thornock has started training again at the Utah Olympic Oval, Friday, May 22, 2020.

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