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Athlete
Mark Spitz
Famoose for
Winning seven swimming golds at the 1972 Olympics.
Relay golds · Seven golds
- Born
- 10 February 1950
- Birthplace
- Modesto, United States
More people
Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz is an American swimmer whose Munich performance set a benchmark for Olympic success.
Early life
California
Grew up swimming in California.
College
Swam for Indiana University.
Career
- 1960s
Junior success
Developed into an international swimmer.
- 1968
First Olympics
Won two relay gold medals.
- 1972
Munich
Won seven events before retiring from elite competition.
Achievements
Relay golds
Won two Olympic relay titles.
Seven golds
Won all seven of his Olympic events.
Seven records
Set a world record in each winning event.
Beyond swimming
Broadcasting
Worked in television after swimming.
Public speaking
Built a career in business and speaking engagements.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Doha Stadium Plus Qatar Photograph: Vinod Divakaran ( www.dohastadiumplusqatar.com ). CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
