Viktor Ahn
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About
South Korean-born speed skater who competed with the Russian Olympic speed skating team, winning three short track gold medals each in the 2006 and 2014 Winter Olympics.
Before Fame
He competed in his first Olympic games in 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Trivia
He won numerous gold medals in six speed skating World Championships between 2003 and 2014.
Family Life
He grew up in Seoul, South Korea and began his skating career during his childhood years. His Russian citizenship was finalized in 2011.
Associated With
President Vladimir Putin presented Ahn with Russia's Order for Merit to the Fatherland.
