And yet this young man did not really seem predestined for this. He devoted his energies first to the swimming pool before trying inline skating. Apolo anton ohno and karina smirnoff cha cha cha week 1 duration. In three games 2002, 2006, and 2010 he accumulated a total of eight medalstwo gold, two silver, and four bronze. Apolo anton ohno was born on the 22nd may 1985, in seattle, washingto, and is an american short track speed skater, with eight olympic medals under his belt. A journey the autobiography of apolo anton ohno apolo anton ohno, nancy ann richardson 0689856083 9780689856082 ohnos story may seem like the golden fairy tale, but the path to the winners podium was anything but smooth. Out of all the subwayendorsed athletes challenged by jared fogle to run a marathon, he was the only one who stepped up to the start line. A journey the autobiography of apolo anton ohno by apolo anton ohno in an autobiography thats as sharp and fastpaced as the speed skates on his feet, apolo anton ohno tells his story, discussing subjects like his younger days in seattle, his most cherished heroes, and his medalwinning races at the 2002 winter olympics. Apolo ohno 8x olympic winner, nyt bestselling author, speaker. Apolo anton ohno agent speaker fee booking contact. Follow the career of apolo anton ohno, olympic champion speed skater and. During his sixteenyearslong career, he also won an assortment of other medals, including eight gold medals in world championships. Now 37, apolo ohno is significantly busier than hes ever been.
With eight medals in three olympics from 20022010, ohno is tied for the most medals. Apolo anton ohno books list of books by author apolo. I loved reading it, particularly the love, respect, admiration, and gratitude apolo has for his amazing dad, yuki ohno. I am an 8x olympic medalist, new york times bestselling author, entrepreneur, award winning speaker, and it is my mission to help unlock your best work.
Apolo anton ohno biography birthday, trivia american. Winter olympian in history at the 2010 vancouver winter olympics, apolo anton ohno was recognized for his prodigal sports talent after becoming the best shorttrack skater in the united states in less than two years. Our close relationship with apolo anton ohnos manager, publicist, assistant and agent provides us direct access to apolo anton ohno schedule and availability. He acquired and honed this skill over a decade of olympic speed skating competition during which he became.
Apolo anton ohno claimed his first major speed skating title at the us championships at the age of 14after just six months of training. For this reason, many have turned to our agency for apolo anton ohno s booking fee, appearance fee, speaking fee, endorsement andor marketing campaign cost. A tally of eight medals makes apolo anton ohno a key figure in winter games history. This piece appears in the november issue of competitor magazine. He is the face of speed skating and is still commentating at olympics currently. A journey the autobiography of apolo anton ohno by apolo. Jun 09, 2017 apolo ohno mark hillnbcnbcu photo bank via getty images. Feb 07, 2018 ohno has a pretty busy schedule, and so its a good thing that apolo anton ohno s girlfriend bianca stam seems to be as supportive as it gets. Rebecca aldridge a biography of the shorttrack speed skating champion and winner of two olympic medalsone silver, one gold in the 2002 winter games. Apolo anton ohno tackles the marathon podiumrunner. Ohno is currently working on a book chronicling his life thus far. Apolo anton ohno books list of books by author apolo anton ohno. Learn apolo s insights, tactics, and strategies to win in life and be inspired to reinvent and transform yourself. Apr 12, 2019 apolo anton ohno is an olympic champion speed skater who holds the record for most medals won by a u.
Apolo anton ohno, author, nancy richardson, with with nancy ann richardson. Apolo anton ohno has never backed out of a challenge. Like many children, he enjoyed going fast, very fast, and having fun. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, event planners and companies across the country have worked closely with our booking agents to hire apolo anton ohno for a speaking engagements, guest appearances. Apolo ohno submits to us speed round to share 25 things you may not know about him. Ono yuki and a european american mother, jerrie lee. Apolo ohno is the most decorated american winter olympic athlete of all time. His parents were yuki ohno and jerrie lee but he was raised by his father. Apolo ohno on competition, olympic greatness, and transitions. The estimated speaking fee range to book apolo anton ohno for your event is available upon request. Why he chooses to still make movies on actual film 35mm etc.
If i have given my all and still do not win, i havent lost. Shorttrack speed skater apolo anton ohno was the darling of american sports fans during the 2002 salt lake city olympics. A journey written in 2002, after the winter olympics, when ohno was 19, and zero regrets written in 2010, after the winter olympics, when ohno was 28. This weeks conversation is with apolo antonohno, an eight time winter. Apolo anton ohno, american shorttrack speed skater who was the mostdecorated american athlete in the history of the winter olympics.
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Apolo ohno s prodigious speed skating career started in his early teens. Apolo ohno wiki, affair, married, gay with age, height. Dec 26, 20 apolo ohno is the most decorated winter olympian, but his most memorable race won him a silver medal. Nov 04, 2011 apolo ohno is taking his show to the roads this sunday.
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Apolo ohnos prodigious speed skating career started in his early teens. Apolo ohno was born on may 22, 1982 in seattle, washington, usa as apolo anton ohno. Part athlete, part rock star, apolo anton ohno has won fans across the globe with his charisma, his movieidol looks, and his edgeoftheseat victories at the 2002 winter olympics. Apolo anton ohno joins bonnie blair as most decorated u. Apolo and julianne hough perform a freestyle routine on dwts. Apolo anton ohno is an american retired short track speed skating competitor and an. Relive the mens m final from the 2002 salt lake city winter olympic games. Quentin tarantino was honored with a lifetime achievement award by kodak and gave an epic speech about his process. For this reason, many have turned to our agency for apolo anton ohnos booking fee, appearance fee, speaking fee, endorsement andor marketing campaign cost. Apolo ohno 8x olympic winner, nyt bestselling author. I really enjoyed apolo s book and was so excited to listen to this podcast. Apolo ohno great moments in team usa history youtube.
Includes the judges scores and backstage interview. A journey the autobiography of apolo anton ohno apolo. Apolo ohno won his first gold medal in 1500meter short track speedskating at the 2002 winter olympics. The most unexpected gold medal in history steven bradbury salt lake 2002 winter olympics duration. But his olympic victory represents just one moment of his incredible, and continuing journey. Apolo anton ohno is the shorttrack speedskater whose eight winter olympic medals are more than any other american in history. Learn apolos insights, tactics, and strategies to win in life and be inspired to reinvent and transform yourself. His story can be an inspiration for other young people in trouble, he told the audience in new haven, connecticut. His book, zero regrets, details the inspiring story behind his enduring.
Apolo anton ohno is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Hes currently writing a new book on his transition from the olympic. Now 37, apolo ohno is significantly busier than hes. Ap photoivan sekretarev the american olympic shorttrack speedskater put on some pounds during his stint on dancing with the stars in. Apolo anton ohno speakers bureau and booking agent info. He is an actor, known for hawaii five0 2010, tasmanian devils 20 and superstore 2015. Mar 02, 2010 he had amazing effort to win it on the final lap. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Ohno is the most decorated american olympian at the winter olympics and was inducted into the u. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Its a philosophy not just about sport but about life. On and off olympic short track, ohno is in it for long haul the. Over the next decade and a half, he went from kid prodigy to the most decorated us winter olympian in historya title he still holdsearning eight olympic medals in shorttrack speed skating across the 2002, 2006, and 2010 winter games. Apollo anton ohno, speed skater and gold medalist a journey the autobiography of apolo anton ohno.
New interviews, and inspirational videos will be posted every monday and wednesday. He is inspiring on so many levels and i would definitely like to see apolo make a return visit. A video package looking back on apolo and julianne houghs journey through dwts. After training under pat wentland in lake placid for just six months, ohno claimed his first overall title at the u. Apolo ohno wins 6th medal amazing final move youtube. In an autobiography thats as sharp and fastpaced as the speed skates on his feet, apolo anton ohno tells his story, discussing subjects like his younger days in seattle, his most cherished heroes, and his medalwinning races at the 2002 winter olympics. That number would be even higher if it were not for the efforts of one particular individual. Our close relationship with apolo anton ohno s manager, publicist, assistant and agent provides us direct access to apolo anton ohno schedule and availability. Ohno and stam have been through a lot when it comes.
Apolo anton ohno tells the story of this skating hero, start to finish. After his retirement in 20, apolo continued working. The 19yearold heartthrob with the soul patch was heavily favored to finish with medals in four events at those games. From an early age, his father, yuki, recognized apolos natural abilities and made it his mission to help his son live up to his potential.
A journey the autobiography of apolo anton ohno hardcover. School, business, academics, loveanything and everything. Be greater than yesterday succeeds not merely as a compelling memoir, but as an inspiring motivational guide to mental and physical strength, personal and professional reward, through the pursuit of zero regrets. Mar 02, 2010 you wouldnt know it to look at him now, but even apolo ohno sometimes has to watch his weight. Usas apolo anton ohno competes during the vancouver 2010 olympics. Gold medalwinning olympic speed skater apolo ohno shares the inspiring personal. Apolo ohno submits to us speed round to share 25 things you. See more ideas about apolo ohno, olympics and apollo.
A threetime olympian in short track speedskating, apolo ohno is the most decorated. Without passion, you wont do something 100 percent. Apr 10, 2018 apolo anton ohno is a retired american short track speed skater who holds the record for most medal won by u. Apolo anton ohno won both a gold and a silver medal at the 2002 olympic games and became an instant hero.
Americas most decorated winter olympian spent 8 days in. The autobiography of apolo anton ohno apolo anton ohno, author, nancy richardson, with with nancy ann richardson. Ohno has remained in the public eye off and on since, from two stints on dancing with the. Apolo ohno mark hillnbcnbcu photo bank via getty images. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
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