His five gold medals in individual events tied the single Games record set by compatriot Eric Heiden in the 1980 Winter Olympics .
His five gold medals in individual events equaled by Vitaly Scherbo at the 1992 Summer Games .
His five gold medals in individual events tied the single Games record set by compatriot Eric Heiden in the 1980 Winter Olympics and equaled by Vitaly Scherbo at the 1992 Summer Games .