“If I have given my all and still do not win, I haven’t lost. Others might remember winning or losing; I remember the journey”

…so here’s that journey.

About Apolo Ohno: Beyond the Olympics

World-renowned keynote speaker, NY Times #1 best selling author, entrepreneur, and life and business strategist

He is known for his ability to inspire and connect with people from all walks of life. Ohno is a purpose-driven leader who is on a mission to help others unlock their full potential. He is passionate about helping people find their ikigai or “reason for being.” Through his speeches and workshops, he has helped countless individuals and teams to achieve peak performance. Ohno’s message of hope and possibility is one that resonates with people all over the world.

From some of the largest and well known brands and companies globally, to the individual in hunger for a reinvention, a pivot and change – Apolo’s life mission to help minimize fear, instill confidence, and give practical frameworks to enhance your performance and life.

8

Olympic Medals

60 +

Company Partnerships

20 +

Years of Experience

2

Books

THE BEGINNINGS

1982

Born in Seattle, WA on May 22nd. My dad still has this Popeye pillow.

About Apolo Ohno | Baby photo from 1982

1989

7 years old, at the Northwest Regional Championships for roller skating.

About Apolo Ohno | Young Apolo Skating In 1989

1993

My first time on the ice.

About Apolo Ahno | His first time on the ice in 1993

1997

#1 at the U.S. 1997 World Team Trials (a U.S.-only event.) A selection of the top 5 men and women to go compete at the World Championships.

1998

Old Spice Athlete of the Month, at 16 years old. One of my starts to getting mass media exposure for both myself and short track speed skating.

1999

First check received for winning 4th place at the World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria. Next to me is Bulgarian national, Evgenia Radanova (women’s 500 meter.)

THE OLYMPICS

2002

The glory days of skating in the World Cup with the world’s best skaters.

2002

Me and my dad, ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange. The first time I realized sport is able to bring people together through challenging times.

2003

Grand Marshall of the Seafair Seattle Parade.

2006

Receiving the key to Hawaii.

2010

The U.S. Relay team at my final Olympic games in Vancouver. This was the 8th medal that I won – my last race and the last time in my skating career that I was on the ice.

2010

Zero Regrets release and book tour. 60 cities in 3 weeks. Post-Olympic media tour. Book became a NY times bestseller. (need to select photo)

& BEYOND

2014

Completing Iron Man in under 10 hours, a huge personal win in the early days of my retirement.

2020

A guest on the Rich Roll podcast in Calabasas, CA. We were talking about The Weight of Gold documentary, the challenges and the Olympic movement and being open and transparent along the way.

2017

Cocktails with Stan, who iconically stated, “We’re going to call you The Silver Skater.

2019

Speaking about “Quantum Leaping Performance” at Integrate in Phoenix, AZ.

2022

Speaking about “Adaptation and Embracing Change” at the Impact Conference in Marco Island, FL.

2023

Hard Pivot release and book signing in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Tap into Apolo Ohno’s unstoppable drive – begin your journey today.

Get in touch so we can reach the podium and stay there, together!

Get in touch so we can reach the podium and stay there, together!