Apolo Anton Ohno - The Present and Future of Short Track Speedskating. Here's a short bio for those who are new to Apolo.: Began skating in 1994 after watching the Olympic Winter Games on television...was a national champion indoor inline and record-holder...considers winning the 2000-2001 overall World Cup title, finishing second overall at the 2001 World Short Track Championships, winning the 1999 World Junior Short Track Championships, and finished second at the 1999 Worlds greatest accomplishments... strongest influence is father: "He is an extremely hard worker and he always supports me to the fullest"...favorite book is "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior," by Dan Millman.