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Eric Arthur Heiden (born June 14, 1958) is an American physician and a former long track speed skater, road cyclist and track cyclist. He won an unprecedented five individual gold medals, and set four Olympic records and one world record at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
Dr. Eric Heiden is a knee, shoulder and sports medicine specialist who won five gold medals in speed skating at the 1980 Olympics. He also competed in cycling and established his own orthopedic practices in Park City and Salt Lake.
Jun 10, 2024 · Eric Heiden (born June 14, 1958, Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.) is an American athlete who at the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York, U.S., became the first skater to win gold medals in all speed-skating events (500, 1,000, 1,500, 5,000, and 10,000 metres).
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Eric Heiden won five gold medals in the 1980 Winter Olympics, setting five world records in the process. He was a humble and dedicated athlete who never sought fame or glory, but became a legend in his sport.
Feb 10, 2017 · How Dr. Eric Heiden earned place among America's greatest athletes. Eric Heiden skates to victory in the 1,500 meters at the 1980 Olympics. Heiden won five gold medals at Lake Placid, a...
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Jan 30, 2015 · Eric Heiden - 5 Speed Skating Golds at the 1980 Olympics | Olympic Records. 📲 Subscribe to @olympics: http://oly.ch/Subscribe USA Speed Skater Eric Heiden was the most successful athlete...
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Mar 10, 2023 · Even after all these years, Eric Heiden still marvels at what he accomplished during those nine days in the tiny village of Lake Placid. Five speedskating races, ranging from an all-out sprint of barely more than a lap to a grueling marathon covering more than 6 miles around the oval.
