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Mark Spitz

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Mark Spitz
Spitz in July 2008
Personal information
Full nameMark Andrew Spitz
Nickname(s)Mark The Shark
NationalityUnited States
Born (1950-02-10) February 10, 1950 (age 74)
Modesto, California, United States
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Sport
SportSwimming
Strokesfreestyle, butterfly
College teamIndiana Hoosiers (1968–1972)
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1968 Mexico City 4×100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1968 Mexico City 4×200 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich 100 m butterfly
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich 100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich 200 m butterfly
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich 200 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich 4×100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich 4×100 m medley
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1968 Mexico City 100 m butterfly
Bronze medal – third place 1968 Mexico City 100 m freestyle

Mark Andrew Spitz (born February 10, 1950) is a former American swimmer. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, an achievement only passed by Michael Phelps who won eight golds at the 2008 Olympics.[1][2][3]

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