Apolo Ohno Quotes

The fact that I didn't have a mom is a challenge; it was a struggle; and we made the best of it, and because of that my relationship with my dad is that much stronger.

Apolo Ohno

• Relationship
• Dad
• Mom
• Challenge
• Struggle
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• The fact that I didn't have a mom is a challenge; it was a struggle; and we made the best of it, and because of that my relationship with my dad is that much stronger.

  

  Apolo Ohno
  • Relationship
  • Dad
  • Mom