Eric Heiden

American speed skater (born 1958) Eric HeidenHeiden in 1979Personal informationBornEric Arthur Heiden (1958-06-14) June 14, 1958 (age 68)Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.EducationStanford University (BS, MD)Height6 ft 0+1⁄2 in (184 cm)Weight185 lb (84 kg)SportCountry United StatesSportSpeed skatingAchievements and titlesPersonal bests500 m: 37.63 (1980)1000 m: 1:13.60 (1980)1500 m: 1:54.79 (1980)3000 m: 4:06.47 (1980)5000 m: 6:59.15 (1979)10 000 m: 14:28.13 (1980) Medal record Men's speed skating Representing the United States Olympic Games 1980 Lake Placid 500 m 1980 Lake Placid 1000 m 1980 Lake Placid 1500 m 1980 Lake Placid 5000 m 1980 Lake Placid 10000 m World Allround Championships 1977 Heerenveen Allround 1978 Gothenburg Allround 1979 Oslo Allround 1980 Heerenveen Allround World Sprint Championships 1977 Alkmaar Sprint 1978 Lake Placid Sprint 1979 Inzell Sprint 1980 Milwaukee Sprint Eric Arthur Heiden (born June 14, 1958) is an American physician and a former long track speed skater, road cyclist and track cyclist. At the 1980 Winter Olympics, Heiden was the most successful athlete, setting four Olympic records, one world record, and winning an unprecedented five individual gold med