Leif Garrett Tops Teen Stardom in 1980 Media Spotlight
Ottawa Herald notes Leif Garrett, 18, a multi talented teen star with concert fame film roles hit records and a CBS Movie of the Week boxing drama. Born in California he began recording in 1977 issuing three albums traveling from Tokyo to Texas. His first film at five was in Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice with guest spots on CHiPs Family. He enjoys roller skating skateboarding skiing and soccer. One of his quickest albums is Same Goes For You.
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Heiden Wins Five Golds at 1980 Winter Olympics
Eric Heiden captured five speed skating golds at the 1980 Winter Games, the most by any individual Winter Olympic competitor. The 21-year-old had earlier won three world speed skating championships. Heiden's athletic family includes sister Beth, a Winter Olympic bronze medalist, and a fencing-champion father.
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