Chad Hedrick, American Olympic athlete. Achievements include First place, World All Roun Speed Skating Championship, 2004; World 5000 m Speed Skating Championship, 2004; Silver Medalist, World All Round Championship, 2005; 5000 m Outdoor World Record Holder, 2005. Recipient Oscar Mathisen Speed Skater Year award, 2004, Gold Medal, 5000 m Speed Skating, Winter Olympics, 2006, Silver Medal, 10,000 meter Speed Skating, 2006.
Background
Hedrick, Chad was born on April 17, 1977 in Houston, Texas, United States.