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Olympic, Eric Heiden and Jordan Stolz

Comparisons between Olympic stars Jordan Stolz and Eric Heiden get Heiden’s approval

MILAN (AP) — Lest anyone think there’s something wrong with comparing current U.S. Olympic speedskating star Jordan Stolz to five-gold-medals-in-1980 Olympic speedskating star Eric Heiden, well, let’s...

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Jordan Stolz joins Eric Heiden in Winter Olympic history

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Winter Olympics: Is Jordan Stolz the best American speedskater since Eric Heiden? Yes ... says Eric Heiden

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American speedskater Jordan Stolz adds second Winter Olympics gold with thrilling win in the 500

Jordan Stolz is 2 for 2.

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Stolz blazes to 500m crown for his second speed skating gold

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Jordan Stolz seeks his 2nd speedskating gold of the Olympics in the 500 meters

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Jordan Stolz sets Olympic record and gets second speedskating gold

In the first-ever dual moguls, American skiers Jaelin Kauf and Liz Lemley win silver and bronze.

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Jordan Stolz wins 2nd Olympic speedskating gold medal, adds 500M title

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Jordan Stolz wins gold in men’s 500-meter speedskating with another Olympic record

Eric Heiden was a reluctant hero

Eric Heiden won three straight world championships heading into the 1980 Olympics. In nine days in February 1980 at Lake Placid, N.Y., Heiden accomplished what no Olympian had ever done -- he won five individual gold medals in a single Olympics, be it Summer or Winter.

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That wild hat worn by speedskating star is more important than you think

The U.S. gold medalist’s parents explained the significance — or tried to — of the colorful headwear.