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About Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz, born Mark Andrew Spitz, is one of the world’s most celebrated swimming athletes. He is a retired American competitive swimmer and a nine-time Olympic gold medalist. He is famous for becoming the first athlete to obtain seven gold medals at a single Olympic game.
Background & Education
He is from a Jewish background and was born in Modesto, California. By age nine, he had begun intensive training at America’s prestigious “Santa Clara Swim Club.” He trained with his long-term coach, Sherm Chavoor.
He attended Santa Clara High School and graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington, in 1972.
Career Records and Titles
Between 1967 and 1972, he won 31 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) titles, 5 “Pan American” golds, 8 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) titles, 9 Olympic gold medals, and a silver and bronze Olympic medal. In addition, he set 33 official world records during this period.
At age 41, he came out of his retirement in a vain attempt to qualify for the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Major Honors
Spitz is a member of the International Jewish Sports, International Swimming, and United States Olympic Hall of Fames.
Controversies
In 2008, he stated his disappointment in the organizers of the 2008 Olympics for snubbing him and not giving him an official invite to watch Michael Phelps’ attempt in breaking his “seven-gold-medal record.”
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F.A.Q. about Mark Spitz
When is his birthday?
Mark Spitz's birthday is on February 10, 1950.
In how many days is his birthday?
Mark's birthday is in 292 days
How old is he?
He is 74 years old.
Where is Mark from?
He was born in Modesto, California, U.S..
What is Mark Spitz's height?
He is 6′ 0″ (1.83m) tall.