Eric Heiden - Wikipedia
Eric Arthur Heiden (born June 14, 1958) is an American physician and a former long track speed skater, road cyclist and track cyclist.
Eric Heiden | Biography, Lake Placid, Sister, & Facts | Britannica
6 days ago · 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 …
Eric Heiden, M.D. - Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Eric Heiden is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine doctor specializing in knee and shoulder injuries. Learn about Eric, also five-time Olympic gold medalist.
Eric Heiden | Team USA
Learn about Eric Heiden, an Olympic gold medalist in Speedskating. Explore their biography, achievements, latest news and events and watch video highlights here.
Olympedia – Eric Heiden
More than 40 years after his dominating performance at the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, Eric Heiden is usually still considered by most experts as the greatest speed skater of all-time – the GOAT.
Heiden: From Olympic champion to orthopedic surgeon - KTVZ
6 days ago · Eric Heiden is the only American to win five gold medals at a single Winter Games. He's also an orthopedic surgeon. Doc Emrick tells the story of Heiden's journey from his triumphant 1980 …
Eric HEIDEN - Olympics.com
In his final 10,000m victory, Heiden broke the world record by 6.20 seconds. He was the first person in history to win five gold medals in the same Olympic Games – indeed he won every single event …
A look back at a conversation with an Olympic legend
6 days ago · In a skate, speeding toward 50 years ago this month, Eric Heiden won five gold medals in the 1980 Winter Olympic Games held in Lake Placid, New York.
Remarkable Lake Placid Triumph: How Eric Heiden Actually Achieved …
Sep 12, 2025 · Heiden proved his talent early, winning overall world championships in 1977, 1978, and 1979, establishing himself as a dominant all-round speed skater. His ability to contest both sprint and …
Photos: Madison's Eric Heiden at 1980 Winter Olympics
6 days ago · A collection of rarely seen State Journal and wire photos of Madison native Eric Heiden during his legendary performance at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.