One thing is having skated five of the best races I've probably could have skated. It was nice to peak at the right time and to do it in an important time in somebody's career. — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
We never did a lot of weights, but a lot of repetitions. The most I would use doing squats was 300 pounds. — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
It is not the events in our life that define our character, but how we deal with them. — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
You don't really want to load up a whole lot, probably anything more than four hours before the race. I needed something to make… — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
I'd rather get a nice warmup suit. That's something I can use. Gold medals just sit there. When I get old, maybe I could… — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
On today's athletes: I wish I could turn back the clock a little bit so I'd have a chance to cut it up with… — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
I had the drive to pursue speedskating and I found a sport that I was good at. If I'd got into cycling, I would… — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
In general, I enjoy athletes who have a strong character who let their abilities speak for themselves. — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
It's not a sport you get famous at. If I wanted to be famous, I would have stuck with hockey. — Eric Heiden Copy Share Image
