If you thought Apolo Anton Ohno was impressive on the dance floor when he competed in and won ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” you should see what he can do on the ice. This Olympic medalist, and 12 time national title short track speed skater, is making history at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Ohno was first brought to the attention of the world during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was during the final turn of the Men’s 1000m Short Track Speed Skating that a drastic whipped out all but one skater, Australia’s Steven Bradbury, who went to win gold for the event. However, despite injuries to his leg, Ohno crawled across the finish line, earning a silver medal for the event, and his first Olympic win. Ohno went on to win the gold medal in Men’s 1500m Short Track Speed Skating that same year.

Since his first triumphant Winter Olympics in 2002 Ohno has won gold, two silver, and three bronze medals for speed skating, as well as seven national championships. The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics brought record breaking wins for the skater. With the win of his 6th and 7th medal, silver for the 1500m relay, and bronze for the 1000m relay, Ohno made history, becoming the most decorated American in Winter Olympic history. Ohno has now passed Bonnie Blair for most Winter Olympic wins.

With two races down, Ohno has two other events to compete in before the Winter Olympics conclude the 500m, and the 5000m relay races. With his track record there is a great chance that yet another 2010 medal is in his future. Whether he brings home more medals this year, or not, Apolo Anton Ohno will be remembered as the speed skater who made Winter Olympic history.