Mark Spitz quotes - page 2

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 it years ago. (Mark Spitz)
What it is saying is that someone who was a world champion and who takes care of himself with a 17-year rest and applies the proper training techniques and perseverance could be successful. View quote
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I wasn't able to lower my cholesterol so they put me on a statin drug. It is called lipitor. I was able to lower my level in about 30 days from above 300 to below 200. View quote
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There are times I might coach one or two workouts a year when the regular coach gets caught in traffic. View quote
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Well my thoughts on American swimming are that our prospects look favorable, but we may not have as strong a showing in the gold medal count as in previous Olympics. But I am not coaching. View quote
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My biggest loss was the Olympics. I just can't forget losing. I never will. View quote
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I walked away from the sport for 17 years, then started swimming again recently in a master's program. View quote
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The memories of the Munich games for me are of triumph and tragedy. View quote
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