A Grandfather's Skis, Six Gold Medals: Top Photos

An 83-year-old grandfather coached his grandson to six Winter Olympic golds — more than anyone in history.

Eric Heiden
Eric Heiden in 1980, the year he won five gold medals in speed skating at Lake Placid. His record stood for 46 years — until Klæbo broke it and kept going, finishing with six. Anefo / Croes, R.C., CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

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