Going for the Gold: Thomas Hong hopes to return home

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KXAN) — For many Olympic hopefuls, the thought of making the trek to PyeongChang South Korea is daunting for the distance alone–almost 6,000 miles. But for one young speed skater, the chance to travel such a great distance to compete for Team USA means making a trip home.
Thomas Hong is a 20-year-old speed skater originally from South Korea, who moved to the United States with his family as a 5 year old.
Hong recognizes that he’s younger than some Olympic