Skating was a gift given to me, and it’s a sport I love. I go out there every single day and there isn’t a day I don’t want to be out there.
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| Birth: | 22nd May, 1982 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Skater |
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Apolo Anton Ohno was born in Federal Way, Washington. He is a retired American short track speed skating competitor and an eight-time medalist in the Winter Olympics. He has been the face of short track in the United States since winning his medals at the 2002 Winter Olympics. At the age of 14, he became the youngest U.S. national champion in 1997 and was the reigning champion from 2001–2009, winning the title a total of 12 times. In December 1999, he became the youngest skater to win a World Cup event title, and became the first American to win a World Cup overall title in 2001, which he won again in 2003 and 2005. He won his first overall World Championship title at the 2008 championships.
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