He devoted his energies first to the swimming pool before trying inline skating. Ap photoivan sekretarev the american olympic shorttrack speedskater put on some pounds during his stint on dancing with the stars in. Ohno has remained in the public eye off and on since, from two stints on dancing with the. Thank you for watching this powerful interview with apolo ohno. Apolo anton ohno agent speaker fee booking contact. Nov 04, 2011 apolo ohno is taking his show to the roads this sunday. The most unexpected gold medal in history steven bradbury salt lake 2002 winter olympics duration.
In three games 2002, 2006, and 2010 he accumulated a total of eight medalstwo gold, two silver, and four bronze. On and off olympic short track, ohno is in it for long haul the. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Apolo anton ohno, olympicmedalist in short tract skating, has written two volumes of autobiography. The autobiography of apolo anton ohno apolo anton ohno, author, nancy richardson, with with nancy ann richardson. For example, in the first alt text entry apolo anton ohno standing atop the podium wearing his gold medal at the mens 500 meters medal ceremony at the 2006 winter olympics.
Apolo anton ohno books list of books by author apolo. 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. Apolo anton ohnos girlfriend bianca stam is a model. And meeting one like apolo ohno was no disappointment. Apr 10, 2018 apolo anton ohno is a retired american short track speed skater who holds the record for most medal won by u. Quentin tarantino was honored with a lifetime achievement award by kodak and gave an epic speech about his process. Apolo ohno submits to us speed round to share 25 things you may not know about him. 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. A video package looking back on apolo and julianne houghs journey through dwts. See more ideas about apolo ohno, olympics and apollo. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Dec 26, 20 apolo ohno is the most decorated winter olympian, but his most memorable race won him a silver medal.
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. He is the face of speed skating and is still commentating at olympics currently. Follow the career of apolo anton ohno, olympic champion speed skater and. 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.
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. Learn apolo s insights, tactics, and strategies to win in life and be inspired to reinvent and transform yourself. Apolo anton ohno generally travels from and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Apolo ohno was born on may 22, 1982 in seattle, washington, usa as apolo anton ohno. The estimated speaking fee range to book apolo anton ohno for your event is available upon request. Mar 02, 2010 he had amazing effort to win it on the final lap. Mar 02, 2010 you wouldnt know it to look at him now, but even apolo ohno sometimes has to watch his weight. Like many children, he enjoyed going fast, very fast, and having fun. Rebecca aldridge a biography of the shorttrack speed skating champion and winner of two olympic medalsone silver, one gold in the 2002 winter games. Gold medalwinning olympic speed skater apolo ohno shares the inspiring personal story behind his enduring success as an elite athlete and reveals the universal life lessons he has learned through his training and competition. The 19yearold heartthrob with the soul patch was heavily favored to finish with medals in four events at those games.
He acquired and honed this skill over a decade of olympic speed skating competition during which he became. Apolo anton ohno, american shorttrack speed skater who was the mostdecorated american athlete in the history of the winter olympics. If i have given my all and still do not win, i havent lost. Apolo anton ohno joins bonnie blair as most decorated u. Apolo anton ohno tackles the marathon podiumrunner. Learn apolos insights, tactics, and strategies to win in life and be inspired to reinvent and transform yourself. Recently, olympic gold medalist and author apolo anton ohno gave a lecture at southern connecticut state university.
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. After training under pat wentland in lake placid for just six months, ohno claimed his first overall title at the u. Apolo anton ohno, author, nancy richardson, with with nancy ann richardson. Ohno and stam have been through a lot when it comes. I really enjoyed apolo s book and was so excited to listen to this podcast. A journey the autobiography of apolo anton ohno hardcover. Also, apolo s tough journey to become one of the greatest short track skater was amazing.
His parents were yuki ohno and jerrie lee but he was raised by his father. Now 37, apolo ohno is significantly busier than hes ever been. Apolo ohno s prodigious speed skating career started in his early teens. Usas apolo anton ohno competes during the vancouver 2010 olympics. Without passion, you wont do something 100 percent. Apolo ohno on competition, olympic greatness, and transitions. Apolo and julianne hough perform a freestyle routine on dwts. A tally of eight medals makes apolo anton ohno a key figure in winter games history.
School, business, academics, loveanything and everything. Apolo anton ohno is the winning celebrity from season 4 and a contestant on season 15 of dancing with the stars. Ohno is currently working on a book chronicling his life thus far. Apolo ohno 8x olympic winner, nyt bestselling author, speaker. Eighttime olympic medalist 2002, 2006, 2010 threetime world cup. His book, zero regrets, details the inspiring story behind his enduring. Apolo ohno mark hillnbcnbcu photo bank via getty images.
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. Apr 12, 2019 apolo anton ohno is an olympic champion speed skater who holds the record for most medals won by a u. If you watched the winter olympics at all in the past 15 years, you know his name. Its a philosophy not just about sport but about life. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Hes currently writing a new book on his transition from the olympic. Gold medalwinning olympic speed skater apolo ohno shares the inspiring personal. I loved reading it, particularly the love, respect, admiration, and gratitude apolo has for his amazing dad, yuki ohno. Apolo ohno is the most decorated american winter olympic athlete of all time. Apolo ohno 8x olympic winner, nyt bestselling author.
A journey the autobiography of apolo anton ohno, by apolo anton ohno is a great book. 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. Apolo anton ohno is the shorttrack speedskater whose eight winter olympic medals are more than any other american in history. The connection between father and son in the book and obviously real life was very touching to me. 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. Ohno was born in seattle, washington, to a japaneseborn father, yuki ohno. 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. Apolo anton ohno is a retired american short track speed skater who holds the record for most medal won by u. Apolo anton ohno olympic short track speed skating united. Americas most decorated winter olympian spent 8 days in. Now 37, apolo ohno is significantly busier than hes. Apolo anton ohno is an olympic champion speed skater who holds the record for most medals won by a u.
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. A journey the autobiography of apolo anton ohno by apolo. Why he chooses to still make movies on actual film 35mm etc. 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. For this reason, many have turned to our agency for apolo anton ohnos booking fee, appearance fee, speaking fee, endorsement andor marketing campaign cost. He is an actor, known for hawaii five0 2010, tasmanian devils 20 and superstore 2015. Apolo anton ohno and karina smirnoff cha cha cha week 1 duration. 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. 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 ohno wins 6th medal amazing final move youtube.
Michael v uschan chronicles the life and career of the olympic gold medalist in speed skating. Ono yuki and a european american mother, jerrie lee. Apolo ohnos prodigious speed skating career started in his early teens. A journey the autobiography of apolo anton ohno apolo. His story can be an inspiration for other young people in trouble, he told the audience in new haven, connecticut. Heres what youll find out about americas newestidol. 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. Such a cool night with artists, film makers from around the world. But his olympic victory represents just one moment of his incredible, and continuing journey. This piece appears in the november issue of competitor magazine. Apolo ohno won his first gold medal in 1500meter short track speedskating at the 2002 winter olympics. Apolo anton ohno won both a gold and a silver medal at the 2002 olympic games and became an instant hero.
After his retirement in 20, apolo continued working. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Apolo anton ohno claimed his first major speed skating title at the us championships at the age of 14after just six months of training. Relive the mens m final from the 2002 salt lake city winter olympic games. Apolo anton ohno has never backed out of a challenge. New interviews, and inspirational videos will be posted every monday and wednesday. Apolo anton ohno dancing with the stars wiki fandom. Our close relationship with apolo anton ohnos manager, publicist, assistant and agent provides us direct access to apolo anton ohno schedule and availability. Apolo anton ohno is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Shorttrack speed skater apolo anton ohno was the darling of american sports fans during the 2002 salt lake city olympics. Apolo anton ohno speakers bureau and booking agent info.
He is inspiring on so many levels and i would definitely like to see apolo make a return visit. Apolo anton ohno is an american retired short track speed skating competitor and an. Apolo ohno submits to us speed round to share 25 things you. Includes the judges scores and backstage interview. This weeks conversation is with apolo antonohno, an eight time winter. Apolo anton ohno books list of books by author apolo anton ohno. Apollo anton ohno, speed skater and gold medalist a journey the autobiography of 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.
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