Mark Spitz

On This Day: Jewish-American swimmer Mark Spitz sets Olympic gold medals record in Munich 

California-born Jew Mark Spitz's remarkable run saw him compete in seven swimming events, winning every single one and setting seven world records.

Mark Spitz in action at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany
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Jewish jocks no joking matter

Marl Spitz

80 years, 18 Maccabiah Games, thousands of dreams come true, millions of souls inspired

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80 years, 18 Maccabiah Games


This Week In History: Mark Spitz takes the golden 7

Jewish American swimming champion broke Olympic record in 1972, maintaining number one title for 36 years.

Marl Spitz

Grapevine: Head of the class

IDC Herzliya; Museum of the Jewish People; Netanyahu sues reporter.

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