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May 24, 2003
Video Clip from CBS Early Show
Video Clip from CBS Early Show
Thanks to Maggie, you can now watch Apolo's appearance from this morning. Right click this link and select 'save target as...' to download and view the clip.
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Addi's Early Show screengrabs
Addi's Early Show screengrabs: See the whole collection
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Apolo on TV
We Made National TV Today!
Apolo mentioned Ohno Zone this morning on the CBS Early Show!
Q: With everything happening in your life, is it hard to focus on skating?
AAO: No, not for me. As soon as I get on the ice, I feel like this is the place for me. I've had so much support from my father. Short track speedskating has come a long way since Salt Lake City. We have the help of a lot of fans who provide information to people who don't know anything about short track. My web site's coming out next month, which will be unbelievable for short track.... Another web site that people can go check is www.ohnozone.net.
Here is the full transcript, courtesy of Joanna.
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CBS Early Show
Early Show screengrab, courtesy of Addi
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May 22, 2003
Stand Up for U.S. Short Track
Update: Stand Up for Short Track
+ The Stand Up for Short Track petition has surpassed 500 signatures as of Saturday, May 24!
+ According to a spokesperson for Apolo Ohno, Apolo is more than willing to discuss the coach and other matters with USS in writing. A high-ranking USS official refused his latest request to do so, made during a conference call on Tuesday, May 13. In addition, a number of athletes, including Apolo, have written to USS in response to the coaching situation. Others have tried to contact members of the federation but have not received correspondence.
+ On Tuesday, May 20, US Speedskating announced the coaches for the upcoming season in Colorado Springs will be Li Yan and Tony Goskowicz. It's not clear whether either one will be head coach.
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Further information:
- Apolo's letter to the US Olympic Committee
- Stand Up for Short Track Petition
- The Champion web site
(this updates the previous entries of May 12 and 15, 2003)
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Happy Birthday, Apolo!
*popping a cork and toasting the birthday boy*
happy 21st birthday, apolo - with love and appreciation from your OZ family
share your birthday wishes for Apolo
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May 21, 2003
Coaching Announcement
U.S. Speedskating Announces Appointment of Three National Short Track Coaches
Remember: It's not too late to sign the petition and support the athletes in their choice of a coach!
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Bremerton Ice Arena
Apolo at the Bremerton Ice Arena
Apolo with Greg Meakin and Mayor of Bremerton
courtesy Bremerton Ice Arena
See coverage at Bremerton Ice Arena web site:
Apolo Ohno Makes Surprise Small Town Visit
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Apolo and Greg Meakin
Many thanks to Elaine for sending this in:
Apolo and Greg Meakin at the Bremerton Ice Arena, Friday 5/16
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Apolo in Baltimore
Couple more Baltimore appearance photos...
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Apolo on stage in Baltimore
Apolo on stage in Baltimore
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May 20, 2003
Todd's Birthday
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE WIZARD OF OZ!
Todd Update (9:22PM ET): He's doin' it up AAO-style in NYC! Todd just called to say hi from NY, where he's dining with OZ family. He sends you all his love and thanks for your birthday wishes!
'It' boys of OZ, Todd and Apolo, celebrate birthdays this week!
in SLC
Todd: Sending all the love, affection and hugs in the world your way from your OZ family. Thanks for creating this place, for nurturing it and most of all - thanks for your friendship and being the fabulous person you are.
Now turn NYC upside down!
XOXOXOX
Noelle
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May 19, 2003
Fandamonium Update
Fandamonium Update
Fandamonium has a great new look - check out their updated site and get the latest Fanda news at
http://www.skinsuitsnskates.com/fandamonium_main.htm.
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May 18, 2003
Alex's Baltimore Report
Thanks to Alex, for sending in her Baltimore report!
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Apolo in San Francisco
It's what so many of you have been waiting patiently for these past 16 months....
APOLO IN SAN FRANCISCO!
Yes, you read that right. ;)
Apolo will be one of several special celebrity guests at Passage to Paradise 2003, a fundraiser for Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Foundation on Friday, June 27 at Hotel Nikko. More details
Thanks to Rochelle for the info!
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Bremerton Ice Arena
Bremerton Ice Arena: Opening with Ohno
courtesy Bremerton (Wash.) Sun
From left, Olympic gold medal speed skater Apollo Ohno [sic], left, Bremerton Ice Arena managing director Greg Meakin and Mayor Cary Bozeman celebrated the opening of the new ice arena Friday night.
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