Satoru Terao has never slowed down in his hunt for an elusive medal and he is hungrier than ever before in the build-up to what is expected to be his final Olympic appearance.

News photoSatoru Terao

In an illustrious career laced with world championship and World Cup titles in addition to a record nine national crowns, luck deserted the 30-year-old short track speed skater in his previous three trips to the Winter Olympics.