The legend of Eric Heiden ...

Olympics Front Sport by Sport Gallery History Nagano Countries Related Items Main story Look back at the 1980 Winter Games. Heiden's View of His Success: What's the Fuss By Dave Kindred Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, February 24, 1980; Page A1 At the 1980 Olympics, Eric Heiden won everything from a 38-second sprint to a 14-minute marathon. (KRT Photo) Well, heck and shucks, he probably ...

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More on Heiden Eric Heiden was a reluctant hero By Larry Schwartz Special to ESPN.com Eric Heiden never asked for his moment of fame. It was more than the customary 15 minutes, too. More like nine days. The muscular speed skater never sought the glory, although he skated for the gold. An adoring public thrust it upon him. Eric Heiden won three straight world championships heading into the 1980 ...