Guide Note:
Mark spitz is best known for his 7 gold medals in a single Olympics. Spitz retired from swimming shortly after his 1972 Olympic victories. Spitz Tried a stint in Television acting, And was set with his five million dollars in advertisement endorsements.
Fast Facts:
- Spitz started swimming professionally at age 15
- inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame as an Honor Swimmer in 1977
- Spitz won a total of 11 Olympic Medals in his swimming career