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.'
- ISBN10 1595809996
- ISBN13 9781595809995
- Publish Date 1 July 2008 (first published 1 January 2008)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Santa Monica Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 288
- Language English