Mark Spitz
American former competitive swimmer
ποΈFebruary 10, 1950 - Present
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πBiography
Mark Spitz is an American former competitive swimmer and nine-time Olympic champion. He was the most successful athlete at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, winning seven gold medals, all in world record time.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Won 7 gold medals at 1972 Olympics
- β¦Set 33 world records
- β¦Inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame
π¬Famous Quotes
"If you fail to prepare, you're prepared to fail.
"Swimming isn't everything, winning is.
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