On September 4, 1972, Mark Spitz exited the pool for the final time at the Olympic Games in Munich. He had just handled the butterfly leg of the United States’ 400-meter medley relay, which prevailed ...

Before Michael Phelps, Olympic swimmer Mark Spitz’s gold medal record was untouched. For him though, unless he won everything, he won nothing. 1972 – Mark Spitz Wins Seven Gold Medals It was on this ...

BEIJING, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Mark Spitz has no qualms about handing over his 36-year title of king of the Olympic pool to Michael Phelps, calling him the best ever. Sign up here. Phelps, 23, on ...

BEIJING, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Rundown of the seven finals raced by Mark Spitz for his seven gold medals and seven world records at the 1972 Munich Olympics: Sign up here. Aug 28 - 200 butterfly - 1.