Date of Birth: May 22, 1982
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Apolo Anton Ohno is a retired American short track speed skating competitor and an eight-time medalist (two gold, two silver, four bronze) in the Winter Olympics. Born on May 22, 1982, in Seattle, Washington, Apolo’s father, Yuki Ohno, raised him as a single parent. At the age of 14, Apolo decided to pursue short track speed skating seriously. He quickly rose to prominence in the sport, becoming the youngest U.S. national champion at the age of 14. Ohno’s Olympic debut came in 2002 in Salt Lake City, where he won his first gold and silver medals. Beyond his athletic career, Apolo has also ventured into various media and entertainment fields. He won the fourth season of “Dancing with the Stars” with his partner Julianne Hough and has appeared in several television shows and endorsements. His autobiography, “A Journey,” was published in 2010. Apolo is also a motivational speaker and an advocate for health and fitness.
5 Interesting Facts about Apolo Ohno
1. Apolo Ohno is the most decorated American Winter Olympic athlete in history with eight medals.
2. He began training in short track speed skating at the age of 14, inspired by watching the 1994 Winter Olympics.
3. Apolo was the youngest U.S. national champion in short track speed skating at the age of 14.
4. He won the fourth season of “Dancing with the Stars” in 2007 with his dance partner Julianne Hough.
5. Apolo has written an autobiography titled “A Journey,” which details his life and career.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Apolo Ohno
1. “The only way to succeed is to not worry about what anyone else is doing.”
2. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
3. “You have to fall in love with the process of becoming great.”
4. “The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive, and passion, it’s possible to achieve the American dream.”
5. “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Apolo Ohno’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
As of the latest available information, Apolo Ohno does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Apolo Ohno Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apolo_Ohno
2. [Apolo Ohno Official Website](http://www.apoloantonohno.com
3. [Apolo Ohno on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/apoloohno
