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“It's an individual sport, but collectively everybody shares the same motto that Ironman stands for: anything is possible.”

Quote by Apolo Ohno

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Apolo Ohno is an American short track speed skater born on May 22, 1982, in Seattle, Washington. He is the most decorated Winter Olympian in American history, winning 8 medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze) across three Olympic Games. Ohno achieved his greatest success at the 2002 Salt Lake City and 2006 Turin Olympics, winning a total of 3 gold medals. After retiring from competitive skating, he became a television personality and entrepreneur. more

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