Eric Heiden

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eric Heiden
Occupation	Speed Skater
Date Of Birth	Jun 14, 1958(1958-06-14)
Age	66
Birthplace	Madison
Country	United States
Birth City	Wisconsin
Horoscope	Gemini

Eric Heiden Biography

Eric Heiden is one of the most popular and richest Speed Skater who was born on June 14, 1958 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The 1980 Olympics at Lake Placid, New York In the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, he took home all five gold medals in speed skating and broke a record held by other athletes.

He was speed skating the way He was to speed skating what Michael Phelps became to swimming; they both set records for their country at the Olympic games. became to swimming. Both achieved records for their countries during the Olympic games.

Eric Arthur Heiden (born June 14, 1958) is an American physician and a former long track speed skater, road cyclist and track cyclist. He won an unprecedented five individual gold medals, and set four Olympic records and one world record at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Heiden was the most successful athlete at those Olympic Games, single-handedly winning more gold medals than all nations except for the Soviet Union (10) and East Germany (9). He is the most successful Winter Olympian from a single edition of any Winter Olympics. He delivered the Athlete’s Oath at those same 1980 Games. His coach was Dianne Holum.

Heiden won the World Junior Speed Skating Championships in 1977 and 1978. During his short speed skating career, Heiden won three World Allround Championships and four World Sprint Championships. Three times he broke the world record in the 1000 metres, twice in the 3000 metres, and once each in the 1500 metres and 10000 metres. He also broke the points world record in both allround and the sprinting distances.

He got married Karen Drews, with whom he had a daughter, Zoe in July 2001.

Eric Heiden Net Worth

Eric Heiden is one of the richest Speed Skater from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eric Heiden 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He would skate at home with the help of a sheet of plastic and skate in place , wearing socks.

It was widely believed to be the best U.S. Olympic speed skater ever and broke more than 10 world speed-skating records.

Heiden was born in Madison, Wisconsin on June 14, 1958. His sister, Beth Heiden, also became an accomplished cyclist, speed skater and cross-country skier. In their hometown Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin (a village next to the city of Madison’s near west side), Eric and his sister Beth were the driving forces behind the creation of the Heiden Haus, a small outpost where local children can warm up after skating or playing hockey on the ice rink (complete with underground clay platform). He graduated from Madison West High School in 1976.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Eric Heiden height 6 ft 1 in Eric weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Eric Heiden Dating?

According to our records, Eric Heiden married to Karen Drews. As of December 1, 2023, Eric Heiden’s is not dating anyone.

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Heiden became a professional racing cyclist. He was one of the first cross- over athletes, becoming a founding member of the 7-Eleven Cycling Team. Together with his former speed skating coach (and ex-bike racer), Jim Ochowicz, he conceived of the idea of a European-style sponsored team for North American riders. Heiden won a few American professional races. He finished the 1985 Giro d’Italia and took part in the 1986 Tour de France, although he did not complete the race, crashing on a downhill stretch and suffering a concussion five days from the finish.

Facts & Trivia

Eric Ranked on the list of most popular Speed Skater. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eric Heiden celebrates birthday on June 14 of every year.

Heiden was elected to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 1990.

Where is Eric Heiden now?

Heiden now works as an orthopedic surgeon. He and his wife Karen, also a surgeon, run Heiden Orthopedics. They have offices in both Salt Lake City, Utah, and Park City, Utah.

Who is the best speed skater of all time?

Who is the greatest men’s speed skater of all time? Eric Heiden is the greatest speed skater of all time, mainly in part to his complete dominance in the sport, particularly at the 1980 Olympics.

Did Eric Heiden fall at the Olympics?

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Achievements and titles

How many gold medals does Eric Heiden have?

See Him at 63.

Is Eric Heiden married?

Karen Drews