Mark Spitz

Mark Spitz Spitz in July 2008 Personal information Full name: Mark Andrew Spitz Nickname(s): Mark The Shark Nationality: United States Stroke(s): freestyle, butterfly College team: Indiana Hoosiers (1968–1972) Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)

Medal record Men's swimming Competitor for the United States Olympic Games Gold 1968 Mexico City 4×100 m freestyle Gold 1968 Mexico City 4×200 m freestyle Gold 1972 Munich 100 m butterfly Gold 1972 Munich 100 m freestyle Gold 1972 Munich 200 m butterfly Gold 1972 Munich 200 m freestyle Gold 1972 Munich 4×100 m freestyle Gold 1972 Munich 4×100 m medley Gold 1972 Munich 4×200 m freestyle Silver 1968 Mexico City 100 m butterfly Bronze 1968 Mexico City 100 m freestyle

Mark Andrew Spitz (born February 10, 1950) is an American retired swimmer. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. That achievement was only passed by Michael Phelps who won eight golds at the 2008 Olympics.

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