When I look at
When I look at my life now and all the mistakes I’ve made, all the bad decisions I’ve made, all the things I could have done differently or done more in, I don’t think I would have changed anything. Apolo Ohno
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When you watch a
When you watch a tea ceremony, every single movement, every single gesture is very calculated. It’s very precise, and it’s all protocol. It’s all a part of the system. And it’s almost like they’ve sacrificed every single thing to make that perfect. It’s like their craft. Apolo Ohno
I think in general,
I think in general, people look at all Olympic athletes, look at all superstar athletes, and they say, “Okay, this guy doesn’t have any insecurities.” They’re almost like these icons who – I don’t know how to say it, but like they can’t make mistakes. But the reality is, and I’ll tell you this firsthand, … Read more
Every single experience, every
Every single experience, every single thing that’s happened in my life, struggle, obstacle, trials and tribulations, I think they’ve all molded me to become the character and the person who I am. Apolo Ohno
My father is 100%
My father is 100% Japanese and came to the United States when he was only 18 years old. My grandmother still resides in Japan, which has allowed me to travel to the roots of my ancestors with my father. Apolo Ohno
When there’s somebody racing
When there’s somebody racing side-by-side, when somebody’s right next to me and they’re pushing and we’re both tired, we’re both fatigued, I want to be able to beat them mentally. Apolo Ohno
My mantra has always
My mantra has always been to have zero regrets in life. Everything I do at one speed, I go all-out. Apolo Ohno
As I grow older,
As I grow older, I have a growing curiosity about my other half. My dad did a wonderful job raising me, and I wouldn’t change it for the world, but at the same time there is a growing curiosity about my other half. Apolo Ohno
You can’t dwell on
You can’t dwell on what happened. You can’t live even a moment stewing in bitterness. Apolo Ohno
My first car was
My first car was a Toyota 4Runner when I was 17. I paid for it myself. I was very happy. Apolo Ohno