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Eric Heiden

Born: June 14, 1958
Speed skater

3-time overall world champion (1977-79); won all 5 men's gold medals at 1980 Olympics, setting records in each; Sullivan Award winner (1980).

See also: 1980: Heiden's Gold Heist.


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