I got beat real hard and heavy in the Olympic Games in 1968 by a guy who swam an incredible race one time in his whole life, but he did it right at the right time. I'd like to be that guy now. Maybe that's what I'm going to have to pull out of my hat to make the Olympic team. Mark Spitz beatgameguy share on social
Well my thoughts on American swimming are that our prospects look favorable, but we may not have as strong a showing in the gold medal count as in previous Olympics. But I am not coaching. Mark Spitz americancoachcount Change image and share on social
I always wanted to be a dentist from the time I was in high school, and I was accepted to dental school in the spring of 1972. I was planning to go, but after the Olympics there were other opportunities. Mark Spitz acceptdentaldentist share on social
I just tried to keep my cool and continue with my race plan: to win. Mark Spitz continuecoolplan Change image and share on social
I walked away from the sport for 17 years, then started swimming again recently in a master's program. Mark Spitz masterprogramrecently Change image and share on social
One of the most difficult things for people who have been successful in sports is adapting to the daily world where you can't get an answer from someone until 5 o'clock tomorrow. There is always an excuse. Living 40 or 50 years like that doesn't get too exciting after a while. Mark Spitz adaptanswerclock share on social
In my day, at 12 years old, which was 38 years ago, we worked out in summer months for two and a half hours. Today someone in that age group might work out for four hours, two hours in the morning and two at night. Mark Spitz ageagoday share on social
I'm trying to do the best I can. I'm not concerned with tomorrow, but with what goes on today. Mark Spitz concerntodaytomorrow Change image and share on social
What it is saying is that someone who was a world champion and who takes care of himself with a 17-year rest and applies the proper training techniques and perseverance could be successful. Mark Spitz applycarechampion Change image and share on social