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PHOTOS: Olympian Apolo Ohno flies with the Thunderbirds

By 05/31/2023 | updated 3 years ago
Olympian Apolo Ohno takes a picture with Capt. Kaity Toner, a public affairs officer with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base after flying with Thunderbird pilot Maj. Jeff Downie. Ohno, who lived in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno takes a picture with Capt. Kaity Toner, a public affairs officer with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base after flying with Thunderbird pilot Maj. Jeff Downie. Ohno, who lived in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno takes a picture with Capt. Kaity Toner, a public affairs officer with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base after flying with Thunderbird pilot Maj. Jeff Downie. Ohno, who lived in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie and Olympian Apolo Ohno prepare to take off Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie and Olympian Apolo Ohno prepare to take off Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie and Olympian Apolo Ohno return from an hour-long flight Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie and Olympian Apolo Ohno return from an hour-long flight Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno celebrates with Maj. Jeff Downie after the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot took Ohno for a ride Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno celebrates with Maj. Jeff Downie after the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot took Ohno for a ride Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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Flight surgeon Maj. Travis “Angry” Grindstaff meets with Olympian Apolo Ohno before he flew with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Tech. Sgt. and 2014 Mitchell High School graduate Brandon Butler help Olympian Apolo Ohno with his equipment before flying with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Tech. Sgt. and 2014 Mitchell High School graduate Brandon Butler help Olympian Apolo Ohno with his equipment before flying with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno adjusts his anti-gravity pants before flying with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno adjusts his anti-gravity pants before flying with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno greets the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds crew before flying with pilot Maj. Jeff Downie Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno greets the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds crew before flying with pilot Maj. Jeff Downie Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie and Olympian Apolo Ohno take a picture before taking off on an hour-long flight Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie and Olympian Apolo Ohno take a picture before taking off on an hour-long flight Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno poses for a picture before flying with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno poses for a picture before flying with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds crews waves to Olympian Apolo Ohno as he and pilot Maj. Jeff Downie take off for an hour ride in the sky Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds crews waves to Olympian Apolo Ohno as he and pilot Maj. Jeff Downie take off for an hour ride in the sky Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie and Olympian Apolo Ohno celebrate after returning from their flight Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie and Olympian Apolo Ohno celebrate after returning from their flight Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
(The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
(The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie gives Olympian Apolo Ohno a gift from the Thunderbirds team after returning from their flight Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie gives Olympian Apolo Ohno a gift from the Thunderbirds team after returning from their flight Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno talks to reporters after flying with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno talks to reporters after flying with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno poses for a picture with his father Yuki Ohno after flying with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno poses for a picture with his father Yuki Ohno after flying with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno waits in the cockpit before flying with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno waits in the cockpit before flying with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno waves to his family before flying with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
Olympian Apolo Ohno waves to his family before flying with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie and Olympian Apolo Ohno return from an hour-long flight Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie and Olympian Apolo Ohno return from an hour-long flight Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie and Olympian Apolo Ohno return from an hour-long flight Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie and Olympian Apolo Ohno return from an hour-long flight Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie and Olympian Apolo Ohno return from an hour-long flight Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Jeff Downie and Olympian Apolo Ohno return from an hour-long flight Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Peterson Air Force Base. Ohno, who lived and trained in Colorado Springs for 11 years, skated in three Winter Olympics, winning two gold, two silver and four bronze medals. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (Christian Murdock/The Gazette)
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