Get Tested! KeyVive.com Encourages Americans to Answer the Question 'Do I Have Diabetes?' by Offering Free Blood Glucose Meters Nov 19, 2009
The campaign also includes athletes such as five-time Gold Olympic Medalist Eric Heiden and professional snowboarder and diabetes advocate Sean Busby, as well as fitness expert Kathy Smith. The PSAs will be distributed online and syndicated Web-wide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Speedskaters' mighty thighs will say 'Colbert' Nov 8, 2009
Speedskating has produced some of the most iconic figures in U.S. Olympic history, from Eric Heiden to Dan Jansen and Bonnie Blair. In all, Americans have claimed 75 medals - 32 of them gold - on the traditional long track oval and the wild-and-wooly short track rink. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ohno seeking historic medals in Vancouver Nov 7, 2009
In Turin, Ohno added a gold and two bronze medals to his collection, tying him with long-track speedskater Eric Heiden for most medals won at the Winter Olympics behind speedskater Bonnie Blair with six. Of course, Heiden's haul came in a single Olympics, in 1980 at Lake Placid. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Colbert Laces Up for Speedskating Gold Nov 4, 2009
Speedskating has produced some of the most i 00004000 conic figures in U.S. Olympic history, from Eric Heiden to Dan Jansen and Bonnie Blair. In all, Americans have claimed 75 medals - 32 of them gold - on the traditional long track oval and the wild-and-wooly short track rink. (CBS News)
Colbert backs Olympic squad Nov 4, 2009
The team has quite the track record, including 75 Olympic medals and such alumni as Dan Jansen, Bonnie Blair and Eric Heiden. It ranks as the most successful of any United States winter sports team. (CNN)
Pursuing Shani: Davis leaves door open to Olympic pursuit and bigger program at Vancouver Oct 26, 2009
He's not about to compare himself to Eric Heiden ... Would he consider trying to break Eric Heiden's iconic Winter Olympic record of five gold medals, less than two years after Michael Phelps took down Mark Spitz's mark in the Summer Games. (FOX61, CT)
Shani Davis: Better than ever Oct 22, 2009
"I hope they do talk about me some day in the same context they talk about Eric Heiden," the 27-year-old Davis said. "That would be pretty cool.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Short track skater Celski to begin rehab Sep 17, 2009
U.S. Speedskating spokeswoman Peri Kinder said Celski was set to meet with Dr. Eric Heiden on Wednesday to develop a rehabilitation program. Celski returned to Salt Lake City, where he trains with the national team, on Tuesday from Marquette, Mich. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Short track skater Celski recovering from crash Sep 14, 2009
Crowley said Celski will consult Dr. Eric Heiden. The orthopedic surgeon won five gold medals in speedskating at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jeter 3d fastest ever in 100; Bolt wins Sep 14, 2009
He ll be flying back to Salt Lake [today] and will visit with Dr. Eric Heiden, said Crowley. They re hoping to have him back on a bike in three weeks to continue training for the Olympic Games. (Boston Globe)
Ohno ready to zip toward Olympic gold again Sep 8, 2009
Four years ago in Turin, Italy, Ohno added a gold and two bronze medals to his collection, tying him with long-track speedskater Eric Heiden for most medals won at the Winter Olympics behind speedskater Bonnie Blair with six. Of course, Heiden's haul came in a single Olympics, in 1980 at Lake Placid. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pool Hustlers Aug 1, 2009
Those spring-loaded speedskates wiped out every record in that sport overnight, but nobody thinks any less of Eric Heiden ... Do I think "less" of Eric Heiden. (Slate)
US speedskating coach breaks leg skiing Mar 21, 2009
U.S. Speedskating said the surgery was performed by Eric Heiden, who won five speedskating gold medals at the 1980 Olympics and is now an orthopedic surgeon. U.S. Speedskating spokeswoman Peri Kinder had no other details on Veldkamp's accident. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Phelps has enough time to make a splash Feb 12, 2009
Dutch treat By winning his third straight world all-around speedskating title at the Viking Ship oval in Norway, Sven Kramer became the first man to manage it since Eric Heiden in 1979. It was the 12th victory in 15 years for the Dutch, who've lost only to the Americans during that time. (Boston Globe)
Kramer's 3rd straight skating title equals Heiden Feb 9, 2009
Eric Heiden of the United States --regarded as the best men's speedskater in history -- won three straight between 1977 and '79. Kramer survived a tough challenge from Havard Bokko, who beat the Dutchman in the 1,500 meters on his home ice to set up a thrilling finale in the 10,000. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Money buys Phelps love, not guidance Feb 8, 2009
Like Michael Phelps, five-time gold medalist Eric Heiden had the world at this fingertips, but he opted to walk away from the money ... Phelps needed someone to say one name to him: Eric Heiden. (USA Today -- Sports)
