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Apolo Anton Ohno

By jsoong

  • Birthday

    Apolo Anton Ohno was born in Federal Way, Washington.

  • Won the US Short-Track Championship

    Ohno got back into shape, and made an admirable comeback after becoming overweight and struggling the previous year. However, he had a bad showing at the World Championships, and recommitted his career.

  • Nagano Winter Olympic Trails

    After struggling in his first World Championship, Ohno didn't train and slacked off for a few months. Ohno did terrible at the Olympic Trails, finishing in last place, Ohno recommitted his career, and started training again.

  • Became Overall Champ at Junior World Championships

    Ohno place first in the 1000 meter, 1500 meter, and placed second in the 500 meter.

  • Won First World Cup Overall Championship

    Ohno regained his national title and finished second overall in the World Championships.
  • Salt Lake City Winter Olympics

    Salt Lake City Winter Olympics

    Here, Ohno faced two controversies. First, a teammate and him were accused of throwing away a race to allow another teammate to qualify for the Olympics. Second, Ohno won gold in the 1500 meter when Kim Dong-Sung, the first to cross the finish line, was disqualified for illegally blocking Ohno. Citation: http://apimages.ap.org/Search.aspx?st=k&remem=x&kw=02022004348&intv=None&shgroup=-10&sh=14

  • Won Overall Championship at World Cup

    Ohno continued his success from the 2002 Winter Olympics by placing first in the overall competition.

  • Won Overall Championship at World Cup

    Ohno repeat as the overall champ in World Cup.
  • Won Two Gold Medals at the World Championship

    Won Two Gold Medals at the World Championship

    The World Championship was held in South Korea, and Ohno had to drop out of the short-track event for security reasons. However, he still succeeded and got a warm reception from the South Korean crowd. Citation: http://apimages.ap.org/Search.aspx?st=k&remem=x&kw=051216012107&intv=None&shgroup=-10&sh=14
  • Won One Gold and Two Bronzes at the Winter Olympics

    Won One Gold and Two Bronzes at the Winter Olympics

    Ohno wasn't able to defend his 2002 gold medal in the 1500 meter, but was still fairly successful. Citation: http://apimages.ap.org/Search.aspx?st=k&remem=x&kw=060222052353&intv=None&shgroup=-10&sh=14

  • Won Dancing With The Stars

    Ohno showed that he was a multitalented person by winning the Dancing With The Stars dancing competition.

  • Won National Titles in Two Races

    Ohno won his 8th and 9th national titles; in the 1000 meter and 1500 meter.

  • Won the 500 meter race in South Korea in the World Championships

    Ohno also placed second in the 1000 meter and third in the 1500 meter.
  • Won His 10th National Title

    Won His 10th National Title

    Ohno qualified for the national team and placed 5th in the overall competition. He also placed second in the 1000 meter and won gold in the 5000 meter relay. Citation: http://apimages.ap.org/Search.aspx?st=k&remem=x&kw=%23090306051112&intv=None&shgroup=-10&sh=14
  • Won Two Gold Medals in the Vancouver Winter Olympics

    Won Two Gold Medals in the Vancouver Winter Olympics

    Ohno showed up for these Games in the best shape of his life, and it paid off. After these Games, Ohno now has 8 Olympic medals, making him the most decorated Winter Olympic athlete in US history, passing Bonnie Blair's record of 6 medals. Citation: http://apimages.ap.org/Search.aspx?st=k&remem=x&kw=100206117770&intv=None&shgroup=-10&sh=14