Updated Feb 14, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
Height
184 cm (6'0")
Nationality
Weight
86 kg (190 lbs)
Sport
Cycle Sport, Speed Skating
Languages
English
Residences
Madison
Education
Madison West High School, Stanford University, Stanford University School of Medicine, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Proto-Celtic (*artos)
Popularity
Tier C -- 14,991 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Eric Heiden: American speed skater.
Born in Madison (age 67).
5 awards including James E. Sullivan Award.
Stands 6′0″ tall.
Studied at Madison West High School.
AWARDS (5)
B
James E. Sullivan Award
WON
G
Oscar Mathisen Award
WON
B
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame
WON
B
United States Bicycling Hall of Fame
WON
Biography
Eric Arthur Heiden 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 Olympics. 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.
Connections (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Eric Heiden?
Eric Heiden is 67 years old, born on .
Where was Eric Heiden born?
Eric Heiden was born in Madison.
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