ohno, apolo anton

Champion speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno reflects on his life and the philosophy by which he lives. Describes his childhood raised by a single father who is a Japanese immigrant. Discusses how he learned to commit himself to skating to make the most of his natural talent.

Details the life of Apolo Anton Ohno, discussing his relationship with his father, training to become a speed skater, Olympic success, and more.

Looks at the life of speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno, discussing his troubled early years, his interest in speed skating, and his medal-winning performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Raised by his single father, an immigrant from Japan who often worked twelve-hour days, the young Apolo found it difficult to balance his gifts as an athlete with an early, wild rebellious streak. But once he made up his mind to succeed as a speed skater, he has come to symbolize the very best of the competitive spirit, remaining equally gracious in victory and defeat.

A biography on the personal and professional life and career of Olympic gold medalist, Apolo Anton Ohno that examines how he got involved in sports and his love of speed skating.

Speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno, a 2002 Olympic gold-medalist, shares the story of his life growing up with his father in Washington state, and discusses the challenges he faced in becoming a world-class athlete.

An exploration of the life and career of Apolo Ohno, covering his rebellious childhood, relationship with his father, training, success as an Olympic skater, and more.