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  1. www.britannica.com › biography › Mark-SpitzMark Spitz | Biography, Medals, & Facts | Britannica

    4 days ago · Mark Spitz, American swimmer who, at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, became the first athlete to win seven gold medals in a single Games; his record was broken by Michael Phelps in 2008. Spitz also captured two gold medals, a silver, and a bronze at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.

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  3. olympics.com › en › newsThis week in Olympic history: 2-9 September - Mark Spitz wins ...

    Sep 2, 2024 · Before the modern day legend of Michael Phelps, there was the great Mark Spitz. Spitz made his Olympic debut at Mexico City 1968, where he raised his hype by predicting he would come home with six swimming gold medals. The American would win two golds, a solid debut Games but not what he expected.

  4. forms.studyusa.com › wellness › mark-spitzMark Spitz: The Legend Of Swimming - forms.studyusa.com

    Sep 22, 2024 · Mark Spitz, born in Modesto, California, is widely regarded as one of the greatest swimmers of all time. He became an international sensation during the 1972 Munich Olympics, where he won seven gold medals. This achievement set a record that remained unbroken for 36 years until Michael Phelps surpassed it in 2008. Personal Information. 2.

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  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › 1972_Summer_Olympics1972 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · American Mark Spitz set a world record when he won seven gold medals (while on the way to setting a new world record for each of his seven gold medals) in a single Olympics, bringing his lifetime total to nine (he had won two golds in Mexico City's Games four years earlier).

  7. greek.mythologyworldwide.com › the-olympians-andThe Olympians and Their Legends: Tales of Triumph and Tragedy

    16 hours ago · Mark Spitz: Although he won nine Olympic gold medals, Spitz dealt with the pressure of expectations and the challenge of transitioning to life post-competition. The toll of fame can significantly affect mental health, leading to challenges that many athletes face long after their competitive careers end.

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  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › World_record_progressionWorld record progression 400 metres freestyle - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · The first world record in the men's 400 metres freestyle in long course (50 metres) swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) in 1908. In the short course (25 metres) swimming events the world's governing body recognizes world records since 3 March 1991.

  10. www.britannica.com › event › Munich-1972-Olympic-GamesMunich 1972 Olympic Games | Athletes, Massacre, Facts ...

    Sep 17, 2024 · The swimming competition starred American Mark Spitz, who won seven gold medals (three in relays), the most by any athlete in one Olympics to that time. Shane Gould of Australia won three gold medals, a silver, and a bronze in the women’s swimming events.