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In the March issue of Women’s Health magazine, the speedskater who’s won an incredible 8 Olympic medals, Apolo Ohno, shows his softer side while opening up about dating, making a connection, and why he appreciates a girl who can eat.
He prefers to date women who are equally ambitious…
“It’s important to be driven and have goals. You want an independent woman who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to go after it. It’s attractive to me when a woman is doing what she loves. It makes me want to know more.”
On establishing a connection…
“It’s about sharing a look and making a connection. I can look into someone’s eyes and feel like I know her better, versus a phone call, where you can’t get that same type of emotion. That’s why text messaging gets you in trouble: You can’t bond, and emoticons only explain so much.
The best way a woman can break the ice…
“It just depends on how she approaches you. Being way too forward is a red flag. It’s like, “Whoa, I don’t know you yet.” Just smile and say hi – that always breaks the ice.”
He appreciates a woman with an appetite…
“I like getting to the point where you’re really comfortable with each other, there are no barriers. Just eat what you want – it’s so primal! That said, if you’re eating twice as much as I am, it leaves a question mark. It’s like, “Wow, are you an Olympic athlete too?”
Read the full story here.
