Apolo Ohno
Olympian 2002, 2006, 2010
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GOLD
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SILVER
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BRONZE
Athlete Bio#
Height
5’8”
Age
43
Hometown
Seattle
Education
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Name: Apolo Anton Ohno
Sport: Short Track Speedskating
Discipline: 500m, 1000m, 1500m
Height: 5’8”
Current Residence: Seattle, Wash.
College: University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Sport: Short Track Speedskating
Discipline: 500m, 1000m, 1500m
Height: 5’8”
Current Residence: Seattle, Wash.
College: University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Olympic Experience:
- 2010 Olympic Winter Games, silver medal in men's 1500m, bronze medals in men's 1000m and men's 5000m relay, 8th in men's 500m
- 2006 Olympic Winter Games, gold medal in men's 500m, bronze medals in men's 1000m and men's 5000m relay, 8th in men's 1500m
- 2002 Olympic Winter Games, gold medal in men's 1500m, silver medal in men's 1000m, 11th in men's 500m, 4th in men's 5000m relay
Career Highlights:
- 21 World Championship medals (eight gold, seven silver, six bronze)
- Twelve-time U.S. champion
- Three-time overall World Cup champion (2001, 2003, 2005)
- 2008, Overall World Championship gold medalist
Fun Facts: Developed a nutritional supplement, 8 Zone ... Season four champion of Dancing With the Stars and cast on the all-star season ... Holds the record for most Olympic medals by a U.S. Winter Olympian
Learn more:
Apolo's Website