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What ever happened to Mark Spitz?

What ever happened to Mark Spitz?

Following his retirement, Spitz ventured into motivational speaking, real-estate investment, and swimming-pool design. He recently left real estate to focus on his entrepreneurial work. Spitz lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons, Matt and Justin.

Is Mark Spitz a dentist?

Mark Spitz – In the 1972 Olympic Games, Mark Spitz earned 7 gold medals as well as several lucrative advertisement deals. “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.

How old is Mark Spitz today?

71 years (February 10, 1950)
Mark Spitz/Age

No one was as surprised as Spitz, who, at 70 years old, is still in damn good shape, exercises regularly, and has eaten a low-meat diet for almost 20 years.

Is Mark Spitz retired?

Spitz’s seven golds were the most at a single Olympics until Phelps won eight golds at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Spitz also became one of only five nine-time gold medalists in Olympics history. Then, he retired.

What year did Mark Spitz win the gold medal?

1972
Mark Spitz, considered the swiftest swimmer of all time, made his big splash during the 1972 Olympics, becoming the first athlete to win seven gold medals in an Olympiad. His performances were even more remarkable considering world records were set in all seven events.

What nationality is Mark Spitz?

American
Mark Spitz/Nationality
Mark Spitz, in full Mark Andrew Spitz, (born February 10, 1950, Modesto, California, U.S.), American swimmer who, at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, became the first athlete to win seven gold medals in a single Games.

Who did Mark Spitz married?

Suzy Weinerm. 1973
Mark Spitz/Spouse

What is Rowdy Gaines real name?

Ambrose Gaines, IV
Rowdy Gaines/Full name
Often referred to as “Swimming’s Greatest Ambassador”, Ambrose “Rowdy” Gaines is a three-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer. The Winter Haven, Florida, native didn’t start swimming until he was 17, but improved rapidly within two years to earn a swimming scholarship to Auburn University.