for polish speed skater zbigniew brodka, participating in beijing 2022 is like a dream come true, as it will be the olympic gold medalist's fourth winter games appearance.
brodka claimed the men's 1,500m title in sochi 2014, becoming the first pole to receive a gold medal in this discipline.
in october 2019, brodka decided to suspend his skating career and work as a fireman.
after two years, he returned to the track to fight for a ticket to the 2022 winter games and eventually made it.
beijing will be the polish veteran's fourth and final olympic performance.
