Apolo anton ohno
a renowned Olympic champion, New York Times bestselling author, and inspirational speaker
Apolo Ohno is the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history- and a trusted voice in high-stakes human performance.
After earning eight Olympic medals on the world stage, Apolo translated his elite training, mindset, and discipline into a rare post-athletic career: part strategist, part storyteller, and part investor-operator across some of today's most dynamic industries.
He is a New York Times bestselling author, trusted advisor to Fortune 400 leadership teams, and strategic consultant to organizations navigating transformation, leadership development, and performance under pressure. Apolo has helped shape performance cultures inside companies like Nike, Deloitte, Citadel, Visa, Alaska Airlines, Apple, Google and more. He works directly with Olympic committees (LA28, Utah 2034) on systems-level change and legacy planning to highlight the athlete experience.
As an investor and board-level advisor, he back innovative companies in the health, wellness, and human optimization space-from longevity science to cognitive performance tech to consumer wellness brands. He brings not just capital, but clarity, positioning, and go-to-market acceleration.
From C-suite retreats and sales-side events, Apolo's work centers around one goal: Equipping people and companies to thrive through challenge, uncertainty - and come out stronger on the other side.
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Watch HIs Story
Raised by a single Japanese immigrant father, Apolo forged his identity in the crucible of discipline, solitude, and relentless pursuit. What began as a search for belonging became a journey to the Olympic podium-and later, a launchpad into entrepreneurship, investing, and cultural leadership. Today, his story transcends sport. It's about self-mastery, reinvention, and building a legacy rooted in resilience.
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notable titles
Gold · World Junior Championships
Gold · 1500 m
Silver · 1000 m
Gold · 500 m
Bronze · 1000 m
Bronze · 5000 m relay
Season 4 · Dancing with the stars Winner
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silver · 1500 m
Bronze · 1000 m
Bronze · 5000 m relay
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NY Times Best Seller · Zero Regrets
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Inducted into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
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Have Apolo Speak At Your Next Event
Inspire action. Unlock resilience. Elevate your team.
Shifting mindsets as the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian turned investor, performance strategist, and trusted advisor to global companies, Apolo brings a rare fusion of elite athlete insight and real-world business acumen to every stage. Moving audiences from passive inspiration to intentional transformation.
From Fortune 400 executives navigating high-stakes pivots, to SMB's adapting to new technology and competitors - or sales teams looking to scale in a world with relentless uncertainty, his talks are rooted in lived experience - not recycled theory - and always tailored to the moment your audience is in. From leadership to reinvention, grit to longevity, Apolo delivers a masterclass in high-performance living- layered with story, backed by experience & science - designed for impact.
