Mark Spitz

Doc Counsilman: As I Knew Him

Courtesy of Joe Hunsaker (Co-founder, Counsilman/Hunsaker & Associates) This is a special time of the year in swimming history. James…

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Spitz Pool Record Goes Down as Navy Tops Army in Patriot League Duel

The Navy men’s and women’s teams trounced Army, leaving the record between these two rivals at 29-4 in Navy’s favor.

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Monta Vista Girls Win First-Ever SCVAL Title; Paly Boys Keep Streak Alive

Monta Vista High School celebrated their girls’ first-ever SCVAL De Anza Division League title on Saturday. The Matadors beat out perennial champions Palo Alto and Gunn High Schools in a closely-contested battle. The men’s meet was more one-sided, as Paly walked away with its ninth victory in ten years.

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7 Years Since Michael Phelps Won 7 in ’07

Michael Phelps won 7 gold medals 7 years ago at the 2007 World Championships.

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Mark Spitz featured in dramatic HBO documentary

Mark Spitz, who is Jewish, became the greatest athlete on earth less than 30 years after World War II, after Nazi Germany fell.

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Last minute Christmas gifts for the swimmers in your life

What does a swimmer want for Christmas? Besides food (always a hit), here are some unique ideas.

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Letter to the Editor: Do Swim Fans Spit on Spitz? Is Phelps The Clear-Cut GOAT?

Has Mark Spitz been unfairly forgotten in the conversation for the Greatest Swimmer of All-Time?

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Revenge of the Nerds, Part 2: All-Time Men’s Olympic Medal Winners

It’s no secret that Michael Phelps sits atop the Olympic medal heap – but by how much? And just how strong is the American men’s legacy?

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Left Handed Swimmers Celebrate Left Handers Day

Left handed people are a little like X-Men, with superpowers. For example left handers can adjust to seeing underwater quicker! 5-time Olympic medalist, Josh Davis (featured image), is left handed. (Photo Credit: MOO BOSC)

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Top 10 Coolest eBay Swimming Souvenirs of the Week: July 21st, 2013

This ticket from the 1936 Summer Olympics would have earned the holder rights to see the women’s 100 meter final. (Photo: eBay)

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Close to 900 swimmers competing at Canadian Masters Nationals

From May 17th-20th the Nepean Master Swim Club in co-operation with the Nepean Kanata Barracudas Age Group Swim Club will…

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International Swimming Hall of Fame Could Move to California

The International Swimming Hall of Fame, currently located in the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex (shown here), could be venturing West…

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Phelps Receives “Excellence” Honor But Usain Bolt Wins Sportsman of the Year; Swimmer Dias Wins Disability Laureus

Michael Phelps didn’t win the Sportsman of the Year Award, but won’t leave Rio empty handed. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Missy Franklin Nominated For AAU Sullivan Award (Voting Open Now)

It’s now two months into 2013, but that doesn’t mean that Missy Franklin is done winning awards for her impressive 2012 season. (Credit: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Jason Lezak Decides to Retire at 37; Will Be Remembered for “The Anchor”

American Jason Lezak, who is nothing short of a swimming-hero, has made his retirement official at 37-years old. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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