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Mark Spitz

The Extraordinary Life of an Olympic Champion

Richard Foster author Richard J Foster author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Santa Monica Press

Published:3rd Jul '08

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Documenting the renowned swimmer Mark Spitz who won seven gold medals while breaking seven world records at the 1972 Olympics. Every aspect of his roller-coaster career is recorded, from an age-group prodigy and four-medal flop' at the 1968 Olympics to an outstanding collegiate career at Indiana University and a gold-medal haul in 1972 followed by lucrative endorsements and an unsuccessful stint in entertainment. Personal notes about his stormy relationships, his father, and the anti-Semitism he faced throughout his career are also included.'

ISBN: 9781595800398

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 566g

360 pages