Apolo Ohno Quotes

My dad always used to tell me that sometimes you have to have a massive storm in order to clear the sky. — Apolo Ohno

I think that Subway has shown their own personal commitment as a company and how they believe in healthy choices. — Apolo Ohno

Champions all get kicked when they're down. — Apolo Ohno

For me, the '60s in the automotive industry was awesome. The cars are heavy, huge, rolling works of art. — Apolo Ohno

I believe my father has and always will be the strongest influence in my life, as he has guided me on many paths. — Apolo Ohno

If you put your mind to something, if you give 100 percent, if you sacrifice, and if you dedicate yourself, anything is truly possible. — Apolo Ohno

I've always liked game shows - the competitive aspect and the character-driven personalities you see. — Apolo Ohno

The woman I'm attracted to won't be based on what I write down on paper. It's going to be what I feel. — Apolo Ohno

You'd like people to remember you for these great times on the ice. In reality, you want them to forget because you're doing something new and better. — Apolo Ohno

Winning does not always mean coming in first ... real victory is in arriving at the finish line with no regrets because you know you've gone all out. — Apolo Ohno

Broadcasting is definitely in my cards for the future, and I'm determined to work hard at it - to perfect it and create my style and niche. — Apolo Ohno

Michael Phelps is a good friend of mine, so I'm very supportive of him. — Apolo Ohno

My first car was a Toyota 4Runner when I was 17. I paid for it myself. I was very happy. — Apolo Ohno

Be YOU. Don't be someone else. YOU are a unique individual. Be proud ... rock it loud. — Apolo Ohno

You can't dwell on what happened. You can't live even a moment stewing in bitterness. — Apolo Ohno

I tend to build bulk and muscle easily, and running seems to make sure I stay kind of stringy, if that makes sense. — Apolo Ohno

An Olympic pursuit really takes a full three to four years of Olympic preparation. — Apolo Ohno

We actually have a small family. It's just my father and I and my grandmother, who lives in Tokyo. I cherish my friendships. — Apolo Ohno

My dad's great. He's my biggest supporter. He's always told me that whatever I choose to do, I can do it. I just gotta put my mind to it. — Apolo Ohno

I could never focus on my upper body as a skater, so I'm enjoying having symmetrical upper and lower body muscle. — Apolo Ohno

I think we should all be pursuing something of zero regrets, and how do we become greater than we were yesterday. — Apolo Ohno

Who cares if somebody dances better? Doing my very best is rewarding internally. — Apolo Ohno

If it wasn't for my sport and my father, I'd probably be a fallen statistic. I'd be dead; I'd be in jail. Luckily, I had a great dad in my life. — Apolo Ohno

It's just a goatee. That sounds kind of weird. A soul patch? I don't know how 'soul' it is. — Apolo Ohno

My girlfriend has been the ice. — Apolo Ohno

Generally, speed skaters don't run that much. I'm a little bit of an exception in that I run a lot. — Apolo Ohno

Music to me is life. It's what gets me going. — Apolo Ohno

I've been an athlete most of my life and on a disciplined schedule. Working out for me is just part of my every day. — Apolo Ohno

On the ice, if I slow down, I can coast behind somebody for a couple of laps. If I slow down on the run, it'll turn into a walk. — Apolo Ohno

I love to shop. Clothes, electronics, and I love jewelry, especially yellow gold. — Apolo Ohno

Did you do every single thing you could today, to be your best? — Apolo Ohno

I was an avid swimmer and was state champ at age 12. — Apolo Ohno

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. — Apolo Ohno

I know exactly what I'm doing on the ice, and I'm in my element. — Apolo Ohno

Olympic athletes have to find a job right after they're done competing. — Apolo Ohno

One things guys have to remember is consistency ... You can't make up for three years of eating poorly in just one workout. — Apolo Ohno

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 — Apolo Anton Ohno

My mantra has always been to have zero regrets in life. Everything I do at one speed, I go all-out. — Apolo Ohno

In school I studied international business and marketing, so I've always been attracted to business. — Apolo Ohno

A lot of times, some of my best ideas happen when I'm running. That's when I do my best thinking. — Apolo Ohno