Vancouver Winter Olympics favorites: Apolo Anton Ohno

I adore Apolo Anton Ohno, who first came to my attention for winning Dancing With the Stars with charm and real dance talent. He's about to skate in his first event at Vancouver and I'm rooting for him! This is what he does as part of his daily training. My.

This is his third Olympics, and he has won five medals in the past. The event is a combination of racing for time and "roller derby on ice" because you have to skate in a pack and not get blocked or knocked down. He's beloved by fans for his humor, charisma, his loving relationship with his father, and generosity with his community.