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Eric Heiden Quotes

Eric Heiden quotes

American Athlete June 15, 1958

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Eric Heiden quote: "I have a very close friendship with the skaters."
I have a very close friendship with the skaters. Eric Heiden
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
Eric Heiden quote: "I really liked it best when I was a nobody."
I really liked it best when I was a nobody. Eric Heiden
Eric Heiden quote: "We used to lift weights a couple of times a week, we did a lot..."
We used to lift weights a couple of times a week, we did a lot of running. I enjoyed the variety. Eric Heiden
I would recommend anybody who gets a chance to see short track skating, make it a point to go out there when Apolo is skating because you won't see anybody better. Eric Heiden
Eric Heiden quote: "I mean you got to thank your parents for giving you the right..."
I mean you got to thank your parents for giving you the right genes. Eric Heiden
Eric Heiden quote: "It's not a sport you get famous at. If I wanted to be famous,..."
It's not a sport you get famous at. If I wanted to be famous, I would have stuck with hockey. Eric Heiden
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 sell them if I need the money. Eric Heiden
Eric Heiden quote: "I didn't get into skating to be famous."
I didn't get into skating to be famous. Eric Heiden
Cyclists, I work with a number of cyclists. They are great athletes; they are great aerobic athletes. If you ask them to hit a baseball or golf ball, they can't do that. Eric Heiden
Eric Heiden quote: "In general, I enjoy athletes who have a strong character who..."
In general, I enjoy athletes who have a strong character who let their abilities speak for themselves. Eric Heiden
Eric Heiden quote: "They're just big in the eyes of the American public."
They're just big in the eyes of the American public. Eric Heiden
Then going out on the ice usually about 15 minutes before and certain things I would do for the different races, aspects that you run through your mind. Eric Heiden
We had a party with the rest of the skaters in our trailer and then the next day we were off to see Jimmy Carter. And then we had the World Championships the next weekend, so not a lot of chance to catch up. Eric Heiden
Eric Heiden quote: "Sports and politics don't mix."
Sports and politics don't mix. Eric Heiden

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