Apolo Ohno: podcast appearances and interviews

Apolo Anton Ohno, born on May 22, 1982, is an American retired short-track speed skating competitor and an eight-time Olympic medalist. His medals include two gold, two silver, and four bronze, earned across multiple Winter Olympics. Ohno has been recognized for his achievements through inductions into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2017 and the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 2019. Raised by his father, he began training full-time in 1996 and quickly rose to prominence. At age 14, he became the youngest U.S. national champion, a title he held from 2001 to 2009, winning it twelve times. In December 1999, Ohno became the youngest skater to win a World Cup event title, and he achieved the distinction of being the first American to win a World Cup overall title in 2001, with subsequent wins in 2003 and 2005. He became a prominent figure in short track speed skating following his successes at the 2002 Winter Olympics and won his first overall World Championship title in 2008. His accolades include the United States Olympic Committee's Male Athlete of the Month in October 2003 and March 2008, as well as U.S. Speedskating's Athlete of the Year for 2003. Beyond his athletic career, Ohno has worked as a motivational speaker, philanthropist, and entrepreneur in health, wellness, and technology industries. He also gained fame as a television personality, winning the 2007 season of Dancing with the Stars and serving as a host and commentator on various shows and NBC's Olympic coverage.