With the Pan American Games scheduled to start this weekend, it seemed like an appropriate time to feature the launch of a legend. At the 1967 edition of the Pan Am Games, Mark Spitz made his name ...

For children of the 1970s, there were two iconic posters that could be found in American bedrooms. One was of Farrah Fawcett, the "Charlie's Angels" heartthrob. The other was a swimmer, of all things.

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2022. We are republishing it as part of our fall coverage. BLOOMINGTON – Fifty years ago, there was a before ...

For children of the 1970s, there were two iconic posters that could be found in American bedrooms. One was of Farrah Fawcett, the "Charlie's Angels" heartthrob. The other was a swimmer, of all things.

As the Olympics continue into their final week, here are five gold medalists who parlayed their triumphs into prime-time appearances of another sort: 1. MARK SPITZ-- The swimmer who won seven gold ...

Today, Sept. 4, 2020, marks the 48th anniversary of Mark Spitz’s seventh gold medal of the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. Each of Spitz’s titles was won in world-record time, and the accomplishment ...

PARIS — The stunning stat that tells the ongoing story of Olympic swimming’s evolution is, on the surface, a testament to Australian speed. It’s the story of Ariarne Titmus, the “Terminator” of world ...

Basking in the glow of seven gold medals from the 1972 Olympics, swimming legend Mark Spitz nearly signed up to be eaten by a shark. Spitz was so popular after his record-setting performance in Munich ...

I had heard a few things about Mark Spitz‘s negative attitude towards Michael Phelps and his quest for 8 golds. What I heard however, was nothing compared to the story commenter Gene passes along. 36 ...

On the third day of his new life, Mark Spitz said that no matter what people might think, he's relieved. Until last weekend, he was the athlete who had turned in the single greatest Olympic ...

He won seven gold medals in 1972, and he's still getting endorsement deals today. By Bill Higgins Mark Spitz, pictured in 1973 with his seven gold medals from Munich, came out of retirement in 1991 in ...

MONACO - FEBRUARY 26: Laureus Academy member Mark Spitz is interviewed prior to the 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards at Le Meridien Beach Plaza Hotel on February 26, 2018 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by ...