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| Full Name: Apolo Anton Ohno Nickname: Chunky (he was chunky as a kid... ironic, huh?) Birthdate: May 22nd, 1982 (19 yrs.) Zodiac Sign: Gemini Height: 5' 7" or 5' 8" Weight: 165 lbs. Hometown: Seattle, Washington (actually Federal Way) Current Residence: Colorado Springs, Colo. Marital Status: Single and "seeing people" Ethnicity: Half caucasian, half Japanese Parents: Yuki and Jerrie Lee (his mom left them when Apolo was a year old, however) Siblings: He has one half brother who he's never seen or talked to on his mom's side, but otherwise there are none. Hobbies: Basketball, friends, badminton, dancing, music Fave foods: Asian, Indian, Italian Music: Rap and R&B Fave book: The Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman Fave movie: "The Power of Glory" - Before winning the overall World Cup title, Apolo captured the World Cup title at every distance - 500, 1000, and 1500 m. - He was the first American to win the title at any distance. - He was a world-class in-line skater before switching to ice. |
| IF YOU'RE WONDERING HOW HE GOT HIS NAME... His dad gave it to him and it's from Greek origin - the "Ap" means "to lead" and the "lo" means "away from". The "o" connects it for a full meaning of "to lead away from". His middle name, Anton, means "priceless". |
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