Before the 1972 olympics, however, spitz became undoubtedly the worlds greatest swimmer, and considered by many the greatest ever. Mark spitz started a successful realestate company in beverly hills and is currently selfemployed as a corporate spokesperson and motivational speaker. They were in such varied distances as the sprint 100meter freestyle and the endurance 200meter butterfly. Mark spitz may be synonymous amongst this generation as the guy who held that.
After completing his high school swimming in santa clara, as well as an. I actually earned six credits for swimming in my college days. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. My college coach, casey converse was an olympian in 1976 and he was the first man under 15 minutes in the 1650. Watch mark spitz race at the ncaa championships, 19691972 though mark spitz is best known for winning 7 gold medals at the 1972 olympic games in munich, the indiana hoosier also had a legendary. Mark spitz olympic swimming united states of america. He moved with his family to honolulu, hawaii, while he was still very young. Mark spitz is the author of the mark spitz complete book of swimming 3. The youtuberolympian discusses in his video about the history of the duel in the pool and how it impacted his own swimming career.
Mark spitz and susan weiner casual during their wedding at the beverly hills hotel. Mark spitz, born 10 feb 1950, is an olympic swimmer for the usa. Mark spitznagel searching for mark spitz 23 found 329 total alternate case. At the 1972 munich games, he won 7 gold medals, setting a new world record each time. Mark spitz biography swimming isnt everything, glory days. He said that the biggest advance in swimming when he was swimming was the widespread use and improvement in goggles, which happened between 72 and 76.
Jan 03, 2020 needless to say, mark spitz was an american hero to me and everyone else in the usa. The illustrations, meant to demonstrate the art of each stroke, are a riot. The mark spitz complete book of swimming hardcover january 1, 1976 by mark spitz author visit amazons mark spitz page. After he had completed his events, spitz left munich early as a result of the munich massacre.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Complete book of swimming hardcover january 1, 1977 by mark spitz author visit amazons mark spitz page. I think any sport that has had an icon come from it is always searching for the next michael jordan or the next michael phelps for. In 1972, he was named world swimmer of the year and was inducted into the international swimming hall of fame as an honor swimmer in 1977. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Even then, they were a little elevated around 210 or 220, which in that day was considered okay, but my. However, for the fitness swimming enthusiast and the swim coach, even a used copy is a worthwhile investment. Fans of mark spitz and swimming in general will love this thorough look at the. When mark spitz was two years old, his family moved from california to hawaii.
Although he did take home two gold medals from the relays, he performed well below expectations in his individual races. The mark spitz complete book of swimming mark spitz, alan lemond, neil leifer on. A confident competitor with his own signature style, spitz rocked a 70s style mustache even though many athletes believe body hair slows a swimmer down in the water. Mark spitz partners with alivecor to promote heart health. Mark spitz was born in modesto, california, on february 10, 1950, the son of arnold and lenore spitz. Mark spitz bio, stats, and results olympics at sports. Four years later, the family returned to california, but the swimming continued in earnest and at remarkable speed. Watch mark spitz race at the ncaa championships, 19691972 though mark spitz is best known for winning 7 gold medals at the 1972 olympic games in. Aug 08, 2000 mark spitz was the 1971 sullivan award winner as the aaus top athlete in any sport, an omen of things to come. Jun 08, 2012 spitz, aged 22, made his farewell appearance by swimming the butterfly leg of the 4x100 metres medley relay and helping the united states team to win in a world record time of 3min 48. Mark andrew spitz born february 10, 1950 is an american retired swimmer of jewish descent. She is also the author of the book janet evans total swimming, published in 2007, and offers fitness programs and insight on proper swim technique.
The mark spitz complete book of swimming by mark spitz, alan. Mark spitz is one of the greatest swimmers of all time. Mark spitz usa american swimmer mark spitz on the top step of the podium for the 100m butterfly. The mark spitz complete book of swimming book, 1977. His seven gold medals in the 1972 olympics are all the more remarkable in that all were world records. After five gold medals at the 1967 pan american games, great things were expected of mark spitz at the 1968 olympics, but he surprisingly failed to win an individual event. Mark spitz is an american former competition swimmer who won seven gold medals at the 1972 summer olympics in munich, a record that stood for over three decades before being broken by michael phelps, who won eight golds at the 2008 summer olympics in beijing. He wrote the mark spitz complete book of swimming 1976 and his autobiography, seven golds. With his black mustache and movie star looks, spitz dominated his sport in 1972 and retired to find even greater fame as the first athlete to become a commercial success in corporate.
By the time he retired from swimming shortly after his 1972 olympic victories, spitz, at age 23, had won 11 olympic medals and had set 26 individual world records and 24 national records. Mark spitz simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Some of the photographs feature past olympic champions such as mark spitz. Brought to the ocean as a toddler, spitz showed an early exuberance for swimming while living in hawaii. Mark spitz, former olympic swimmer on being a swimming icon. Spitz, aged 22, made his farewell appearance by swimming the butterfly leg of the 4x100 metres medley relay and helping the united states team. When i was around 11,i remember watching the summer olympics that year and had a major crush on gold winner mark spitz,the swimmer. Mark andrew spitz born february 10, 1950 in modesto, california, united states is an american swimmer. Mark spitz nearly mastered swimmings most difficult stroke, the butterfly.
Phelps competed in more events, more international competitions, more olympics, and for a longer period of time than spitz. Spitz, mark united states of america swimming 4x100m freestyle relay 4x100m medley relay 100m butterfly 100m freestyle 200m freestyle 200m butterfly 4x200m freestyle relay. Heinz kluetmeier photo by heinz kluetmeier sports illustrated via getty imagesgetty images set number. The following text was included in the program for the induction ceremony of that year. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Jun 08, 2012 us swimmer mark spitz had adored the water since his early childhood in hawaii. Find highquality mark spitz stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. For six years, beginning in 1966, he dominated the sport, winning a world record seven gold medals in the 1972 olympics held in munich, west germany.
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American swimmer mark spitz is considered to have been the fastest swimmer in history. Perhaps youre thinking of course he can feel confident in the water, hes the best swimmer in the world. Mark spitz discusses the reasons why he decided to retire from swimming at the age of 22. Nov 09, 2011 mark spitz discusses the reasons why he decided to retire from swimming at the age of 22. He was the most successful athlete at the 1972 summer olympics in munich, winning seven gold medals, all in world record time. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The marriage of mark spitz and susan weiner swimming. Mark andrew spitz born february 10, 1950 is an american former competitive swimmer and. In all, spitz won no fewer than seven gold medals at the olympic games in. Sadly, the complete book of swimming appears to be out of print.
An age group world record holder by the age of ten and one of the countrys finest teenage swimmers, he arrived at. Mark spitz celebrities who gave up dentistry for stardom. See more ideas about mark spitz, olympic swimmers and olympic champion. Mark spitz on his decision to retire from swimming at the age. I think hes the reason i decided to take swimming courses to complete my physical ed requirements in college in 197475.
In my early training days, i had my cholesterol levels checked regularly. Although spitz was a fantastic swimmer, and probably the best of his time, phelps is by far the better swimmer. The mark spitz complete book of swimming spitz, mark on. Mark spitz international jewish sports hall of fame. Time flies but not as fast as the fly times of a man born 70 years ago this day. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 summer olympics in munich. Needless to say, mark spitz was an american hero to me and everyone else in the usa.
Mark spitz finally a book has been written that will put swimming on the map for the general public. American mark spitz had brashly predicted that he would win six gold medals at the 1968 mexico city games. Pages public figure athlete mark spitz videos 1972 olympic swimming trials. Jun 28, 2018 she is also the author of the book janet evans total swimming, published in 2007, and offers fitness programs and insight on proper swim technique. It includes a ten month log book, comprehensive goal setting section, monthly.
Mark andrew spitz born february 10, 1950 is an american former competitive swimmer and ninetime olympic champion. Mark spitz and susan weiner casual during their wedding at. Complete book of swimming hardcover january 1, 1977 by mark spitz author. He swam in the water at waikkiki beach almost every day, developing a prodigious childhood talent. Mark spitz is the greatest swimmer in history and holder of the most extraordinary achievement of the modern olympic games. If the complete book of swimming doesnt convince you that swimming is the best thing you could possibly do for your health, then nothing will.
Mark andrew spitz was born in modesto, california, on february 10, 1950. Mark spitz usa was inducted into the international swimming hall of fame as an honor swimmer in 1977. And, each of the gold medals was won while setting a world record. See more ideas about mark spitz, summer olympics and olympic swimmers. Coaches rallied round to get spitz back on his blocks and set to complete his mission. That achievement was only passed by michael phelps who won eight golds at the 2008 olympics. Mark spitz biography, birth date, birth place and pictures.
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