Eric Heiden was a Reluctant Hero
ESPN featured Eric Heiden in an article, “Eric Heiden was a Reluctant Hero.” Nicknamed “Man of Gold” for winning more gold medals in Speed Skating than any other Olympian before him; Heiden set new standards of achievement. He followed Speed Skating with Professional Cycling and after that, Stanford Medical School. Heiden has remained close to […]
Velo News – Heiden’s Ties to Cycling Stay Strong, 30 Years On
Dr. Eric Heiden is pleased to be featured in the Velo News article “Heiden’s Ties to Cycling Stay Strong, 30 Years On.” The article demonstrates how dedicated Dr. Heiden is as the longtime physician for the BMC racing team. What many don’t know about the unassuming doctor is that he was a professional cyclist for […]
Eight Orthopedic Surgeons who are Famous Outside of Orthopedics
Becker’s Spine Review featured Eric Heiden, MD in an article titled, “8 Orthopedic Surgeons Who are Famous Outside of Orthopedics.” A decorated Olympic athlete, Heiden held a record 15 medals as a Speed Skater previous to becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon. In between his speed skating and medical career Heiden spent years as a professional Cyclist, […]
Eric Heiden: Life After the Olympics
From The Wall Street Journal comes an article about Eric Heiden at the 2014 Winter Games. He was attending the event as the team physician for the U.S. Speed Skating team. Strained U.S. and Russian relations didn’t seem to phase the former Olympian. Keeping business separate from politics is something that Heiden has grown used […]
Olympian Dr. Eric Heiden Endorses Product
CNN’s iReport announces that WaterGuard LLC launches a water-tight bathing sleeve for cast and wound protection. The company states that a percentage of the proceeds from every sale will be donated to two Utah-based organizations: SPLORE and the Park City Sports Performance and Orthopedic Foundation. SPLORE specializes in affordable, inclusive recreation and education programs for […]
Former Speedskating Champion Heiden Is Staying Close to the Ice
The New York Times reports from Murray, Utah. Dr. Eric Heiden is working with Olympic Speed Skater, J.R. Celski in an effort to try to increase the athlete’s range of motion after a devastating crash caused a considerable amount of blood loss from a seven-inch wound to his thigh. Celski feels like he is in […]
PROFILE: Eric Heiden, Olympic Gold Medalist, from Skates of Scalpel
The San Francisco Chronicle reports on Olympic Gold Medal Speed Skater, Dr. Eric Heiden on life after the Olympics and practicing medicine. Heiden reflects that his greatest achievement was completing his studies in orthopedics. He sees speed skating as fun, but his life’s work is in medicine. Heiden is actually a second generation Orthopedist, after […]