Famous Olympic Gold Medalists: Where Are They Now?

Published on 08/09/2022
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Apolo Ohno

Apolo Anton Ohno is an eight-time Winter Olympic medalist and retired short track speed skating competitor from the United States. In 2019, Ohno was inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame as the most decorated American Olympian in the Winter Olympics. Ohno was raised by his father and began full-time training in 1996. After winning eight medals (two gold, two silver, and four bronze) at the 2002 Winter Olympics, Apolo has become known as the face of short track in the United States.

Apolo Ohno

Apolo Ohno

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Mary Lou Retton

Mary Lou Retton is regarded as a pioneer in the field of women’s gymnastics. She became the first woman to win the all-around gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics (a title she held for 20 years after). The famous “Retton Flip,” a gymnastics maneuver, is named after her. In 1997, she was inducted into the National Gymnastics Hall of Fame.

Mary Lou Retton

Mary Lou Retton

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