Shani Davis - Personal Life

Personal Life

Davis has trained at the Olympic speedskating center in Marquette, Michigan where as of February 2010 he also was attending classes at Northern Michigan University.

Frozone, an African-American superhero with ice powers from the animated movie The Incredibles, was allegedly inspired by Shani Davis. Davis also inspired the creation of DC Inner City Excellence in Washington, DC. He continues to support and encourage youth affiliated with the DC-ICE program.

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