There is an Associated Press article on Apolo out today. These links all carry the article, but you'll find different tidbits and quotes from one to the other:
· Ohno reaches for next level
· Ohno still hot stuff, on and off the ice oval
· Ohno still riding wave of popularity
· A year after Olympics, Ohno remains a big draw
· Ohno is doing all right

This image was taken from a recent interview. Watch clips of it, from video provided by Janet and Sonia. Find out how in the comment box below.

Here is the auction of the week from US Speedskating - this one is very affordable:

2001 Short Track Team Photo (including Apolo) SIGNED

Here is the next installment in the Detroit Rite Aid appearance series, courtesy of Sonia and Jennie.

Part 5: "What happens after skating?"
I've taken the link down but can email the clip to you if you missed it.

Thanks to Denise for sending in her photos from Apolo's NYC book signing (with a great assist from Addi)

Denise and Apolo

Article about the increased popularity of speedskating, with a couple of mentions of Apolo:

Practice and patience are key in getting speedskaters off to a good start

Here is a nice article about the U.S. Championships, Bay City, Apolo, Alex Izykowski and more:

Ohno headed to Bay City event

Update on Apolo's official site: Still not quite ready to go, but we've been provided links to watch video taken at Apolo's book signing in Colorado Springs in November. Many thanks to Charlie at the USOC for making this available to Ohno Zone fans:

for broadband connections, click here

for dial up connections, click here

Apparently Apolo didn't win that Sportsman of the Year Award last night. But here's something else you may wish to discuss:

A flash on the ice, Apolo Anton in no hurry to find the future Mrs. Ohno

Thanks to Linde for the photo link:


Short-track speedskating gold and silver medalist Apolo Anton Ohno signs a business card for fan Sandra Reed before the P-I Sports Star banquet at the Westin. (courtesy Seattle PI)

Rusty Smith online chat announcement from Yano:

There will be an online chat with Rusty Smith on the 27th of January [that's tonight] at 5:00 pm PST. An MSN Group has been created just for this chat. You'll need to have a free Hotmail/MSN account to join and chat. You can find the group here:
http://groups.msn.com/RustySmithBronzeMedalist

You can see Rusty live during the chat on a webcam by pointing your browser here: RustyCam

Any questions? Go to Rusty's website.