It is not up to me whether I win or lose. Ultimately, this might not be my day. And it is that philosophy towards sports, something that I really truly live by. I am emotional. I want to win. I am hungry. I am a competitor. I have that fire. But deep down, I truly enjoy the art of competing so much more than the result.
Art Day Deep

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About Apolo Ohno

Apolo Ohno was a contemporary American short track speed skater. Apolo Anton Ohno is an American retired short track speed skating competitor and an eight-time medalist in the Winter Olympics. Ohno was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2017 and the U.S. Read more on Wikipedia →

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