Mark Spitz- Former Swimmer (In a Nutshell)
- Mark Spitz was born in the United States on February 10th, 1950.
- He was a nine-time Olympic champion.
- The decision for him to retire was made when he was 22 years old.
- “I just tried to keep my cool and continue my race plan: to win.”- Mark Spitz
- “If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail.”- Mark Spitz
- “Swimming isn’t everything, winning is”- Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz- Former Swimmer (Nitty Gritty)
- “I’m trying to do the best I can. I’m not concerned with tomorrow, but what goes on today.”- Mark Spitz
- “I am not qualified to talk about the diet. Simply because I am not a dietician.”- Mark Spitz
- “My biggest loss was the Olympics. I just can’t forget losing. I never will.”- Mark Spitz
- “I walked away from the sport for 17 years, then started again recently in a master’s program.”- Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz- Former Swimmer (What set him apart)
- “The only side effect of too much training is that you get into better shape. There is nothing wrong with that.”- Mark Spitz
- “Yes I believe that the art of winning is through intimidation, and not necessarily do you have to speak about it.”- Mark Spitz
- “The only side effect of too much training is that you get into better shape. There is nothing wrong with that.”- Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz- Former Swimmer (Final Thoughts)
- “Past performance speaks a tremendous amount about one’s ability and likelihood for success.”- Mark Spitz
- “The memories of the Munich games for me are of triumph and tragedy.”- Mark Spitz
- “I always wanted to be a dentist from the time I was in high school and accepted to dental school in the spring of 1972. I was planning to go, but after the Olympics there were other opportunities.”- Mark Spitz