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“U.S. Speedskating has been riddled with problems since when I…” quote by Apolo Ohno — Download Open image

“U.S. Speedskating has been riddled with problems since when I started my career, and we were always able to look past that. When it came down to performing on the ice, regardless of funding issues, we were always able to make it happen. And that's what it's all about.”

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