John Paul "J. P." Kepka (born March 6, 1984) is a short track speed skater from the United States who won bronze in the 5000m relay at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. Kepka also represented the U.S. in the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and skated for the Metros Speed Skating Club. He is the first male St. Louisian to win a medal in speed skating. External links J.P.'s U.S. Olympic Team bio 1984 births Living people American male short track speed skaters Short track speed skaters at the 2006 Winter Olympics Olympic bronze medalists for the United States in short track speed skating Medalists at the 2006 Winter Olympics