Eric Heiden
Eric Heiden is a former American speed skater and an Olympic legend, known for his remarkable achievement of winning five gold medals at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics, and remains a source of inspiration for current athletes aiming for greatness in the sport.
Born on Aug 14, 1960 (65 years old)
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Germany:
Eric Heiden's record for gold medals at the same Olympic Games was surpassed by Klaebo.
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United Kingdom:
Eric Heiden held the previous record of five golds from a single Games since the Lake Placid Olympics of 1980.
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Slovenia:
Eric Heiden previously held the record for the most gold medals at a single Winter Olympics with five in 1980.
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Estonia:
Eric Heiden is noted as the athlete with the most gold medals at a single Olympics before Klæbo.
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Spain:
Eric Heiden set the record for the most individual gold medals in a single Olympic event.
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Canada:
Eric Heiden won five golds in the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.
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United States:
Eric Heiden is a speed skating great who won five gold medals in the 1980 Winter Olympics.
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Germany:
Heiden is a former American speed skater who won five gold medals at the 1980 Winter Olympics.
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United Kingdom:
Eric Heiden was in attendance Saturday and is known for winning five gold medals at the 1980 Olympics.
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United States:
Eric Heiden was the last American to win two gold medals in speed skating before Jordan Stolz.
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