Going for the Gold: Apolo Anton Ohno by Thomas Lang

Man of Speed

Part athlete, part rock star, Apolo Anton Ohno has won fans across the globe with his charisma, his movie-idol looks, and his edge-of-the-seat victories at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Going for the Gold: Apolo Anton Ohno tells the story of this skating hero, start to finish.

Here's what you'll find out about America's newestidol:

• What made Apolo fall in love with speed skating
• Why his troublemaking almost ended his Olympic dreams
• How Apolo turned his career around
• What Apolo has planned for the future