Patrick Meek is American speed skater who began speed skating at age two, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. After high school, he moved to Utah to further his speed skating career. He made the national team in 2006 and participated in the 2006 and 2010 Olympic Trials without success, but, in December, he placed third in the 5,000 meters at the Olympic Trials and thus qualified for his first Olympics.