In a time of 1:08.89, Shani Davis of USA, crosses the finish line to make Olympic history, winning the 1000m title and becoming the first... Afro-American to receive an individual gold medal in the Winter Olympics. His compatriot, Joey Cheek, takes the silver home finishing only .27 seconds after the winning time, while Erben Wennermars of Netherlands claims the bronze medal. Speed Skating Men's 1000m Final - Turin 2006 Winter Olympics - Shani Davis (USA), Joey Cheek (USA), Erben Wennemars (NED)