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 ...

Heiden won all speed skating events at Lake Placid, ranging from 500m to 10000m, securing 5 gold medals in the process (via Heiden’s page on Team USA). In the World championships, Eric Heiden ...

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 ...

Eric Heiden's five speedskating gold medals is greatest feat in sports. PAUL NEWBERRY Associated Press ... On Feb. 15, 1980, Heiden claimed his first gold medal in the 500, ...