Apolo Ohno
Apolo Ohno
Apolo Anton Ohnois a retired American short track speed skating competitor and an eight-time medalistin the Winter Olympics...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth22 May 1982
CountryUnited States of America
countless great heard last miles millions people running six supporting york
I don't have great running technique, but I like to run. I've heard from countless people that the last six miles of the marathon is all mental. But what better city to have this in than New York City where there are millions of people there supporting you?
morning new-york believe
Being a competitor, you always believe you can come back. I'll be up at 3 in the morning watching World Cup races in my hotel whether I'm in Asia on a business trip or in New York City and have to get up in 2 hours.
new-york kids talking
Besides film, I'd like to be the young Regis. That would be great. Going back and forth from L.A. to New York. Doing stuff on food. Doing stuff on kids. Just talking about issues that are relevant. Doing things on the Olympic Games.
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It was just total instincts. I just let it go.
great life meant motions opportunity people
The last thing I want is for people to go through the motions in life. We're all meant to do different things, but there's a lot of opportunity for us to do some great things.
allowed appreciate experience slowly waltz
My small experience on 'Dancing with the Stars' allowed me to slowly appreciate the Waltz and Viennese Waltz, but to see it in Vienna is something much different.
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I think so many times in our society we focus so much on just the end result; when we finally reach that point we realize that was never the true goal.
best dad fact mom relationship
The fact that I didn't have a mom is a challenge; it was a struggle; and we made the best of it, and because of that my relationship with my dad is that much stronger.
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First and foremost, my involvement within the Olympic pursuit and Games were obviously surrounded by only putting the absolute best nutrients into my body.
question yes
The first question is always, 'We loved him on 'Dancing with the Stars,' we loved him in the Olympics, but can he speak English?' Yes I speak English. Yes, I can.
help last marathon middle time watch watching
I only watch the last 40 seconds. Watching a whole marathon over time, the beginning, middle and end look very slow. I want to see action! I can't help it.
diagnosed difficulty early peak performance proper reach received treatment until workouts
Early in my career, I had difficulty breathing during workouts and my performance on the ice suffered. It wasn't until I was diagnosed with EIB and received the proper treatment that I was able to reach my peak performance.
forget great people
You'd like people to remember you for these great times on the ice. In reality, you want them to forget because you're doing something new and better.
cherish family lives
We actually have a small family. It's just my father and I and my grandmother, who lives in Tokyo. I cherish my friendships.