Apolo Ohno advances in 500-meter short track

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Apolo Anton Ohno has advanced through the 500-meter short track speedskating heats, giving him his last shot at an individual gold medal.

The American won his heat Wednesday night, finishing just in front of Canadian Olivier Jean. Ohno will return Friday, and he must advance through the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds to skate for a medal.

Ohno has won a silver and a bronze at the Vancouver Games, making him the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian with seven career medals.