This past May 17, Eric Heiden stood behind a lectern, shuffled some papers and addressed the U.S. speed skating community at an awards ceremony. “Well, were there any doubters last year that we ...

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.

The photo appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated without words for the only time in the magazine's history.

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This past May 17, Eric Heiden stood behind a lectern, shuffled some papers and addressed the U.S. speed skating community at an awards banquet. "Well, were there any doubters last year that we ...

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