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
running thinking ideas
A lot of times, some of my best ideas happen when I'm running. That's when I do my best thinking.
running kind muscles
I tend to build bulk and muscle easily, and running seems to make sure I stay kind of stringy, if that makes sense.
both came change hunger living simple training
We both thought this is where my hunger came from, living in the training center, living the simple life. For me to be my best, I didn't want to change anything before 2006.
real athlete passion
I want to break into the acting industry. It's something I have a great deal of respect for; it's a passion of mine. It's so amazing, the differences between acting and being an athlete, but the one commonality is they both evoke emotion in the viewer. And those emotions are real. So I think that's pretty cool.
car firsts toyota
My first car was a Toyota 4Runner when I was 17. I paid for it myself. I was very happy.
who-cares care ifs
Who cares if somebody dances better? Doing my very best is rewarding internally.
dream winter helping-others
Do I feel any pressure as the most decorated Winter Olympian in American history? None at all. The only pressures that I know I face are those of how to pay it forward: How can I continually make a positive impact in people's lives, help others achieve their dreams, create their own Olympic mindset, creating champions within themselves?
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.
nice italian men
All the suits I buy have to be tailored, no matter what. But it's not just because of my height; it's because I've been skating for so long. My waist is very small, but my legs are just huge. Most really nice suit makers are Italian, and usually they make suit pants for Italian men. I'm like, 'Those Italians must have pretty skinny legs.'
independent goal important
It's important to be driven and have goals. You want an independent woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it. It's attractive to me when a woman is doing what she loves. It makes me want to know more.
good-friend supportive mines
Michael Phelps is a good friend of mine, so I'm very supportive of him.
years preparation four
An Olympic pursuit really takes a full three to four years of Olympic preparation.
champion
Champions all get kicked when they're down.
focus body muscles
I could never focus on my upper body as a skater, so I'm enjoying having symmetrical upper and lower body muscle.