Apolo Anton Ohno is one of the world's best short track speed skating competitor.

Ohno was born in Seattle, Washington to Jerrie Lee and Japanese Yuki Ohno). When Apolo was 14 years old (1997), he became U.S Champion, the youngest ever. A year before, he had appeared in Sports Illustrated for Kids as a "Hotshot."  In the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics Ohno won the gold medal in the 1500-meter race as well as the silver medal in the 1000-meter race.

He won a Gold Medal in the 2006 Olympic Games.

Since gaining recognition through his sport, Ohno has worked as a motivational speaker, philanthropist, started a nutritional supplement business called 8 Zone, and won the reality TV show Dancing with the Stars.