sunday, October 31, 2004
Pictures: Album #55 added (Photos from the Beijing World Cup.)
News: Four articles/press releases added.

· Apolo Wins 1000m Silver and 3000m Bronze; Earns Silver Overall for World Cup
In the last day of competition at the Beijing World Cup, Apolo won silver in the 1000m and bronze in the 3000m, securing a silver overall classification for the World Cup. Congratulations on your great performance, Apolo!

Complete results for the men's 1000m final:

1. AHN , Hyun-Soo (KOR) 1:27.213 (34 pts)
2. OHNO , Apolo Anton (USA) 1:27.377 (21 pts
3. SONG , Kyung-Taek (KOR) 1:27.548 (13 pts)
4. HARTWIG , Andre (GER) 1:29.053 (8 pts)
(Click here for the FinishLynx photo!)

Complete results for the men's 3000m Superfinal:

1. AHN, H. (KOR) 5:05.539 (34 pts)
2. SONG, K. (KOR) 5:08.616 (21 pts)
3. OHNO, Apolo (USA) 5:08.793 (13 pts)
4. TURCOTTE, M. (CAN) 5:08.968 (8 pts)
5. LI, JiaJun (CHN) 5:10.368 (8 pts)
6. LI, Ye (CHN) 5:11.724 (8 pts)
(Click here for the FinishLynx photo!)

Men's overall classification:

1. AHN , Hyun-soo (KOR) 136 pts
2. OHNO , Apolo Anton (USA) 76 pts
3. SONG , Kyung-taek (KOR) 34 pts
4. TURCOTTE , Mathieu (CAN) 24 pts
5. LI , JiaJun (CHN) 18 pts

Relay Final Results:
The U.S. men's team earned silver in the relay. Congrats, guys!

saturday, October 30, 2004
Latest Updates:

· Apolo Wins 500m Silver at Beijing World Cup! Apolo won 500m silver on Saturday, finishing just nine-thousandeths of a second behind Korea's Hyun-soo Ahn. Congratulations, Apolo!

Complete results for the men's 500m final:

1. AHN, Hyun-Soo (KOR) 42.486 (34 pts)
2. OHNO, Apolo Anton (USA) 42.495 (21 pts
3. MONETTE, J-F (CAN) 42.752 (13 pts)
4. TURCOTTE, Mathieu (CAN) 42.798 (8 pts)
(Click here for the FinishLynx photo!)

Relay Semifinal Results:
The U.S. men's team finished second in their semifinal, qualifying to compete in tomorrow's final. Good luck, guys!

friday, October 29, 2004
· Apolo Wins 1500m Silver at Beijing World Cup!
In the first day of competition in Beijing, Apolo won silver in the 1500m final. Congratulations, Apolo!

Complete results for the men's 1500m final:

1. AHN, Hyun-Soo (KOR) 2:20.330 (34 pts)
2. OHNO, Apolo Anton (USA) 2:20.627 (21 pts)
3. LI, JiaJun (CHN) 2:20.864 (13 pts)
4. TURCOTTE, Mathieu (CAN) 2:21.713 (8 pts)
5. LI, Ye (CHN) 2:22.106 (5 pts)
6. SUI, Baoku (CHN) 2:25.514 (3 pts)
DQ SONG, Kyung-Taek (KOR)
(Click here for the FinishLynx photo!)

Relay Heats Results:
The U.S. men's team finished second in their relay heat and will be advancing to tomorrow's semifinals. Good luck, guys!

Thursday, October 28, 2004
· World Cup #2 - Beijing China - Schedule
World Cup #2 starts tomorrow! If you'd like to follow along live using Cyberscoreboard, here is the schedule:

Date: October 29, 2004 - Friday
Start Time: 1:45 a.m. EST
End Time: 5 a.m. EST

Date: October 30, 2004 - Saturday
Start Time: 9:15 p.m.. EST
End Time: 2 a.m. EST

Date: October 31, 2004 - Sunday
Start Time: 9:40 p.m.. EST
End Time: 2 a.m. EST

Stay tuned tomorrow and all weekend for the latest from Beijing and Apolo's race results!
- Joanna, AAO Portal webmistress
Email: joanna@apoloportal.net or aaoportal@yahoo.com

tuesday, October 26, 2004
Latest Updates:
News: One article added.

· USAToday.com Names Apolo Its "Olympic Athlete of the Week"
USAToday.com has named Apolo it's "Olympic Athlete of the Week." Click here to learn more: Ohno back in the front of the pack.

monday, October 25, 2004
News: Five articles/press releases added.

sunday, October 24, 2004
Pictures: Pictures from the Harbin World Cup added to Album #54.
News: Two articles and one press conference transcript added.

· Apolo Wins Overall Title at World Cup #1!
After finishing 4th in the 1000m final on the last day of competition at the World Cup in Harbin, China, Apolo came back and finished in 2nd in the 3000m, securing his overall title for World Cup # 1. Congratulations, Apolo!

Complete results for the men's 1000m final:

1. AHN, Hyun-Soo (KOR) 1:27.907
2. SONG, Kyung-Taek (KOR) 1:28.0703
3. LI, JiaJun (CHN) 1:28.268
4. OHNO, Apolo Anton (USA) 1:28.732

Complete results for the men's 3000m final:

1. AHN, Hyun-Soo (KOR) 4:59.733
2. OHNO, Apolo Anton (USA) 5:01.098
3. LEE, Seung-Jae (KOR) 5:06.020
4. LI, JiaJun (CHN) 5:06.952
5. LI, Ye (CHN) 5:08.221
6. SMITH, Rusty (USA) 5:09.588
DQ SONG, Kyung-Taek (KOR)

Relay Final Results:
The U.S. men's team was disqualified in the relay final.

Complete results for the men's relay final:

1. Korea
2. Canada
3. China
4. United States (DQ)

For all results (including the women's), visit CyberScoreBoard.

· Up Next: World Cup #2 - Beijing, China
Next weekend promises to be filled with more short track speed skating action as World Cup #2 takes place in Beijing, China, October 29 - 31. Stay tuned to the AAO Portal for all the details and race results!
- Joanna, AAO Portal webmistress
Email: joanna@apoloportal.net or aaoportal@yahoo.com

saturday, October 23, 2004
Pictures: Album #54 added (Pictures from Harbin World Cup).
News: One articles added.

· Short Track Action Continues in Harbin: Apolo Wins Gold in 500m!
Apolo continued to dominate the field in Harbin, China as he won the 500m on Saturday. Congratulations, Apolo!

Congratulations are also in order for Rusty Smith, who won bronze in the 500m. Congratulations, Rusty!

Complete results for the men's 500m final:

1. OHNO, Apolo Anton (USA) 43.663
2. LEE, Seung-Jae (KOR) 43.777
3. SMITH, Rusty (USA) 43.928
4. LI, Ye (CHN) 1:01.009
(Click here to see the FinishLynx image!)

For all results (including the women's), visit CyberScoreBoard -- and, of course, stay tuned to the AAO Portal for all Apolo's race results!

Relay Semifinals Results:
The U.S. men advanced to tomorrow's relay final by finishing second in their semifinal. Congrats and good luck tomorrow, guys!

· Last Day of Competition: "Watch" It!
If you'd like to follow along with the last day of competition online, visit LiveCyberScoreBoard during this time:

Date: October 24, 2004 - Sunday
Start Time: 4 a.m. EST
End Time: 9 a.m. EST

U.S. Short Track Fans is hosting a chat for those who would like to virtually cheer on Team USA together. Click here to join the chatroom!

friday, October 22, 2004
· World Cup Season Kicks Off: Apolo Wins 1500m Gold!
In the first day of competiton of the 2004/2005 World Cup season in Harbin China, Apolo won gold in the 1500m final. Congratulations, Apolo!

Complete results for the men's 1500m final:

1. OHNO , Apolo Anton 2:22.270
2. AHN , Hyun-Soo 2:22.4143
3. LI , JiaJun 2:22.656
4. SONG , Kyung-Taek 2:23.579
5. LEE , Seung-Jae 2:25.472
(Click here to see the FinishLynx image!)

For all results (including the women's), visit CyberScoreBoard.

Relay Heats Results:
The U.S. men advanced to tomorrow's semi-finals by finishing second in their relay heat. Good luck tomorrow, guys!

· World Cup #1 Schedule:
If you would like to follow the rest of the competition live this weekend, visit the LiveCyberScoreBoard. Here is the World Cup schedule for the rest of the weekend:

Date: October 22, 2004 - Friday
Start Time: 10 p.m. EST
End Time: 4 a.m. EST

Date: October 23, 2004 - Saturday
Start Time: 4 a.m. EST
End Time: 9 a.m. EST

Date: October 24, 2004 - Sunday
Start Time: 4 a.m. EST
End Time: 9 a.m. EST

U.S. Short Track Fans is hosting a chat for those who would like to virtually cheer on Team USA together. Click here to join the chatroom!

tuesday, October 12, 2004
· Madison World Cup Web Site Launched
U.S. Speedskating has launched a site devoted to the November 2004 World Cup to be held in Madison. Visit the site for ticket information, World Cup schedule, accommodation information and more:
http://www.usspeedskating.org/madison/index.htm

Friday, October 8, 2004
· 2004/2005 World Cup Season Kicking Off This Month!
The 2004/2005 World Cup season starts this month with the World Cup to be held in Harbin, China, October 22 - 24. The second World Cup will be held in Beijing, China, October 29 - 31.

Stay tuned to the AAO Portal for results - and, hopefully, some pictures - from all Apolo's races!
- Joanna, AAO Portal webmistress
Email: joanna@apoloportal.net

· More Information About the November 2004 Madison World Cup
Press Release from the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau:

"Madison, WI - Interested in re-living the excitement of the Winter Olympic Games? Remember when Apolo Anton Ohno raced around the ice under the fierce pressure of the competing pack of skaters who were strategically jockeying to finish first? You will be able to experience all the energy of these high-caliber competitions when Madison plays host to the Bosideng/International Skating Union (ISU) World Cup Short Track competition November 26-28, 2004 at the Alliant Energy Center!

“We’re delighted to bring another world-class sporting event to Madison,” said Deb Archer, President & CEO of the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). 'Madison is quickly becoming known as a destination capable of – and interested in – hosting world-caliber sports competitions.'"

Men and women athletes from 22 countries will convene in Madison for the Short Track World Cup. The GMCVB has estimated a direct spending impact of $1.03 million for the event. The World Cup is a high-level international competition and promises to give a preview of what’s to come for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turino, Italy. Short track speed skating has a worldwide following, and is very popular in countries like Korea and Canada.

Don’t miss this event at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin Friday, November 26th to Sunday, November 28th, 2004.

· World Cup Madison Schedule:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH, 2004
1:00 PM - 1500M Preliminaries, Heats
7:00 PM - 1500 Semi-finals, Finals
Relay Preliminaries

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH, 2004
1:00 PM - 500M Preliminaries, Heats
7:00 PM - 500 Quarterfinals, Semi-Finals, Finals
Relay Semi-Finals

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH, 2004
1:00 PM - 1000M Preliminaries, Heats, Quarterfinals, Semi-Finals, Finals
3000M Finals
Relay Finals
7:00 PM - Awards Banquet

· Tickets for Madison World Cup Available Now
Tickets for the World Cup to be held in Madison, WI, November 26-28 2004, are currently on sale. You can order a three-day pass for $25 from Ticketmaster.

·Click here to order a 3-day pass.

·Click here to buy a pass for Friday only.

·Click here to buy a pass for Saturday only.

·Click here to buy a pass for Sunday only.

To keep up with the latest news about the Madison World Cup, join the fan planning group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/worldcupmadison!

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