Eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno has filed a lawsuit against his ex-girlfriend, Anna Pham, alleging she refuses to return valuable personal property and Olympic memorabilia. Ohno, the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history, claims Pham is in possession of hundreds of items.
According to court documents, the disputed property includes Olympic race and training footage, documentary footage intended for commercial sale, an unpublished book manuscript, personal Olympic photographs, studio and audio-production equipment, photographic and video equipment, electronics, apparel, a firearm, and computer hard drives containing irreplaceable content.
Ohno and Pham reportedly ended their relationship in 2023 but remained on amicable terms through 2024. Ohno claims he contacted Pham via Instagram in October, requesting the return of his belongings. He alleges that Pham returned only the Olympic medals she possessed, withholding the rest of his collection.
Pham, however, reportedly told TMZ that Ohno had agreed to let her return the items on her own terms and offered to pay for the shipping. Daily Mail has not received a comment from Pham.
Ohno is seeking $385,000 in damages as part of the lawsuit. The former speed skater earned his eight Olympic medals across the 2002, 2006, and 2010 Winter Games, including two gold medals in the 1500m and 500m races.
Since his competitive career, Ohno has developed a career in media, business, and motivational speaking. He also remains involved with the Olympic movement, serving on the LA28 Athletes’ Commission ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.