Apolo Ohno

About Apolo Ohno

American speed skater who won multiple medals at three Winter Olympic Games, including gold in Salt Lake City in 2002. In 2007, he and Julianne Hough won the fourth season of Dancing with the Stars.

Apolo Anton Ohno is an American retired short track speed skating competitor and an eight-time medalist in the Winter Olympics. Ohno is the most decorated American Olympian at the Winter Olympics and was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 2019. 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.

Personal best(s)	500 m: 41.327 (2009), 1000 m: 1:24.500 (2009), 1500 m: 2:11.280 (2003), 3000 m: 4:32.975 (2003)
Retired	2010
World finals	World Championship, 2008 Overall, World Cup, 2001 Overall, 2003 Overall, 2005 Overall
Sport	Short track speed skating

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Trivia

His name comes from a combination of the Greek words 'Apo' meaning 'away from', and 'lo,' meaning 'look out'.

Apolo Ohno before fame

As a single father, his father worked long hours, yet the two formed an unbreakable bond.

Achievement of Apolo Ohno

His name comes from a combination of the Greek words 'Apo' meaning 'away from', and 'lo,' meaning 'look out'.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$10 Million

Apolo Ohno family life

Yuki Ohno and Jerrie Lee were his parents, although they split when he was little. His father was his primary caregiver. He also has a half-brother who is older than him.

Associations of Apolo Ohno

He won Season 4 of Dancing with the Stars by defeating Laila Ali.

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