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see him surface in every shadow


Apolo
Anton
Ohno


The Name
Apolo does not come from Apollo, the Greek sun god also associated with music, poetry, prophecy and medicine.
It is a name that Yuki Ohno made up from Greek words: "ap" means "to lead" and "lo" means "away from," "o" bridges the gap, hence, APOLO!!
Anton means "priceless."

The Skinny
Height: 5'8"

Weight: 165

Birthdate: May 22, 1982

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Season Residence: Colorado Springs, CO (Olympic Training Center)

Team: U.S. Elite Short Track Team

Nickname: Chunky
Injuries: Dislocated Hip (1996), Knee injury (2000 World Team Trial), Cut thigh (2002 Winter Olympics 1000m)

Fav Book: The Way Of The Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman

Fav Movie: The Power Of Glory

Music: rap and rhythm & blues

Enjoys: music, friends, break dancing, basketball, and badminton

History: State Champion Swimmer (Breaststroke), National Champion & Record Holder (Indoor Inline), Started ice speedskating in 1995

The Meat
Greatest Accomplishment (before Olympics): Became youngest American to win a World Cup when he won the overall title in 1999 at Chang Chun, China (Dec 3-5)

Strongest Influence: Father, Yuki Ohno "...he has guided me many paths..."

Personal Bests:
500m--41.628 (American Record); 12/27/2001; Salt Lake City, Utah
1000m--1.27.410; 12/4/1999; Chang Chun, China
1500m--2:13.728 (American Record/Former World Record); 12/17/2002; Salt Lake City, Utah
3000m--4.51.147 (Junior American Record); 11/8/1998; Szekesfehervar, Hungary

Other Accomplishments

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