Apolo Anton Ohno Tribute
Speed Skater Apolo Anton Ohno
Apolo was born on May 22, 1982, in Federal Way, Washington to an American Mother and Japanese born father. He has 1 older half brother.
Apolo became the youngest ever U.S. speed skating champion at 14. At 18, he became the overall World Cup champion. He has skated in 2 Winter Olympic games and won a total of 5 medals: 1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze.
He plans to skate again in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Apolo can also dance – He and partner, Julianne Hough, were the winners of Dancing with the Stars – Season 4.