Apolo Ohno
Mason Cooper
Updated on March 13, 2026
Apolo Ohno – 16th Annual Unforgettable Gala – Arrivals – Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA, USA, 2017 – Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos
Birth Name: Apolo Anton Ohno
Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 22, 1982
Ethnicity:
*father – Japanese
*mother – European
Apolo Ohno is an American short track speed skating competitor. He is an eight-time medalist (two gold, two silver, four bronze) in the Winter Olympics.
His father, Yuki Ohno, is of Japanese descent. His mother, Jerry Lee, is of European ancestry. Apolo was the winner of the television series Dancing with the Stars, season 4.
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