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Biography of Apolo Ono


Apolo Anton Ono is a skater, was born on May 22, 1982 in the city of Seattle, Washington. Best known as a gold medalist who won “Dancing with the Stars”.

Apolo Antono Ono won the gold medal at the 2002 Olympic Games on a short track 1500 meters away. The victory was controversial, as It became the first after the clear leader Kim Don-Sung from South Korea was disqualified. At the same Olympic Games, taking place in Salt Lake City, It won another silver medal, at a distance of 1000 m.

Then It became a sports star. His mixed roots, the signature “southern heart”, a daring beard, supplemented by exotic charms, manifested in sports, made the athlete a favorite among fans and media in the 21st century.

It won the short track in the world championship in 2001, 2003, 2005. In 2006 he again participated in the Olympics in Toronto, winning a gold medal, two bronze medals. Even greater glory swept over the athlete in 2007, when he won the television show “Dancing with the Stars.” Then Apolo Anton showed ballroom dances with Heather Mills, Laila Ali and others.

Additional information: In 2002, the biography of Apolo Anton Ono “A Journey” was published. Father Apolo Yuki alone brought up his son. Apolo Anton Ono has nothing to do with the actor Yoko Ono.


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