About Andrew Heo
Born 2001. Andrew Heo is an American short-track speed skater.
Andrew Heo (; born March 7, 2001) is an American short track speed skater. He represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics and 2026 Winter Olympics.
Heo is of South Korean descent. His Korean name is Heo Jae-yeong .
Career Heo won a bronze medal at the 2020 Four Continents Short Track Speed Skating Championships in the 5000 metre relay.
Heo represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics in the men's 1000 metres.
Heo won a gold medal in 2000 metres mixed relay and silver medal in 500 metres at the 2023 Four Continents Short Track Speed Skating Championships. In 2024, he competed at the 2024 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships and won bronze medal in 2000 metres mixed relay.
During the 2025–26 ISU Short Track World Tour, he won a gold medal in the 500 metres, his first-ever podium finish on the circuit. He became the first U.S. man to win a top-level individual race in 11 years. On December 13, 2025, he was named to team USA's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Personal life Heo's older brother, Aaron, is a short track speed skater and represented the United States at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics.
World Tour medal record Season Location 500 meter 2025–2026 Dordrecht
Season Location Mixed relay2024–2025 Beijing Tilburg 2025–2026 Dordrecht Source:
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Who is Andrew Heo?
American short track speed skater (2001-)
When was Andrew Heo born?
Andrew Heo was born on 7 March 2001 in Warrington Township.
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Andrew Heo is a short-track speed skater.
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Andrew Heo is American.
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