Apolo Anton Ohno Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Apolo Anton Ohno (/??p?lo? ?ænt?n ?o?no?/; born May 22, 1982) is a retired American short track speed skating competitor and an eight-time medalist (two gold, two silver, four bronze) in the Winter Olympics.Raised by his father, Ohno began training full-time in 1996. He has been the face of short track in the United States since winning his medals at the 2002 Winter Olympics. At the age of 14, he became the youngest U.S. national champion in 1997 and was the reigning champion from 2001–2009, winning the title a total of 12 times. In December 1999, he became the youngest skater to win a World Cup event title, and became the first American to win a World Cup overall title in 2001, which he won again in 2003 and 2005. He won his first overall World Championship title at the 2008 championships.During the 2002 Winter Olympics, there were two controversies associated with Ohno. The first was whether or not he intentionally finished third in a qualification race during the U.S. Olympic Trials to allow Shani Davis to make the team. The second occurred when he won the gold medal in the 1500 m race after the disqualification of the first skater to cross the finish line, South Korean Kim Dong-Sung, for blocking Ohno. The disqualification upset South Korean supporters and has had a lingering negative effect on Ohno's reputation in South Korea.Ohno's accolades and accomplishments include being the United States Olympic Committee's Male Athlete of the Month in October 2003 and March 2008, the U.S. Speedskating's Athlete of the Year for 2003, and was a 2002, 2003 and 2006 finalist for the Sullivan Award, which recognizes the best amateur athlete in the United States. Since gaining recognition through his sport, Ohno has worked as a motivational speaker, philanthropist, started a nutritional supplement business called 8 Zone, and in 2007, competed on and won the reality TV show Dancing with the Stars. Ohno is currently the host of the new edition of Minute to Win It on GSN and is a commentator for NBC's coverage of the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Nationality
American, American
Parents
Jerrie Lee, Yuki Ohno, Jerrie Lee, Yuki Ohno
Nominations
Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Male Reality Star, Teen Choice Award for Choice Male Athlete, Best U.S. Male Olympian ESPY Award, Best U.S. Olympian ESPY Award, Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Male Reality Star, Teen Choice Award for Choice Male Athlete, Best U.S. Male Olympian ESPY Award, Best U.S....
Movies
Tasmanian Devils, Tasmanian Devils
TV Shows
Dancing with the Stars, Minute to Win It, Dancing with the Stars, Minute to Win It
Star Sign
Gemini
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Trademark
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Wears bandannas
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Quote
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I believe my father has and always will be the strongest influence in my life, as he has guided me on many paths.
Vancouver B.C. competing in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games [February 2010]
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Two-time Olympic gold medalist, winning the 1,500m race in 2002 and the 500m in 2006.
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After winning the 1,500m race at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City due to the disqualification of his South Korean opponent Kim Dong-Sung, he became an "enemy of the state" in South Korea and received death threats. In 2003, he declined to participate in a short track event in Seoul for security reasons. Two years later, he won two races in a World Cup event there.
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Earned a state championship as a swimmer in the breaststroke.
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Was a national champion and record-holder in indoor in-line skating.
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His father raised him by himself, leaving a strong impression on the teenager.
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Began speed skating in 1995 at age 13. At the time, he was a swimmer and in-line skater and decided he "wanted to try something new."
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His unique first name was given to him by his father, Yuki, who combined the Greek words "Ap," meaning "steering away from", and "lo," meaning "look out."
$700,000
