I got beat real hard and heavy in the Olympic Games in 1968 by a guy who swam an incredible race one time in his whole life, but he did it right at the right time. I'd like to be… — Mark Spitz Copy Share Image
As a kid, chess was the first thing I studied in a structured way that helped me gain the discipline to study medicine and… — Mark Spitz Copy Share Image
One of the most difficult things for people who have been successful in sports is adapting to the daily world where you can't get… — Mark Spitz Copy Share Image
Past performance speaks a tremendous amount about one's ability and likelihood for success. — Mark Spitz Copy Share Image
I am not qualified to talk about the diet. Simply because I am not a dietician. — Mark Spitz Copy Share Image
If you are relaxing and subconsciously thinking about your coming race, you are going to perform at just about 100 percent efficiency. — Mark Spitz Copy Share Image
And if you have high cholesterol, you would feel the same as if you had low cholesterol because there are no side effects, no… — Mark Spitz Copy Share Image
I'm trying to do the best I can. I'm not concerned with tomorrow, but with what goes on today. — Mark Spitz Copy Share Image
All things being equal, if we could simulate the same scenario, he has a lot more difficult task. He's elected to swim six individual… — Mark Spitz Copy Share Image
My biggest loss was the Olympics. I just can't forget losing. I never will — Mark Spitz Copy Share Image
By making a comeback, I'm changing the attitude of people toward me. If I'd known that people would react so enthusiastically, I'd have done… — Mark Spitz Copy Share Image
