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Competitive Swimming
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English
Education
Indiana University Bloomington, Santa Clara High School
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♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Proto-Italic (*Māwortis)
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Mark Spitz: American Olympic swimmer (born 1950).
Born in Modesto (age 76).
2 awards including Associated Press Athlete of the Year.
Stands 6′0″ tall.
Mark Spitz has 2 credits in our database.
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Filmography (2)
AWARDS (2)
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Associated Press Athlete of the Year
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International Swimming Hall of Fame
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Biography
Mark Andrew Spitz is an American former competitive swimmer and nine-time Olympic champion. He was the most successful athlete at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, winning seven gold medals, each in world-record time. This achievement set a record that lasted for 36 years, until it was surpassed by fellow American Michael Phelps, who won eight golds at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Phelps, like Spitz, set seven world records.
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How old is Mark Spitz?
Mark Spitz is 76 years old, born on .
Where was Mark Spitz born?
Mark Spitz was born in Modesto.
What movies or shows has Mark Spitz been in?
Mark Spitz has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Freedom's Fury (2006), One Day in September (1999).
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