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Mark Spitz quotes

American Athlete February 10, 1950

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Mark Spitz quote: "Everyone loves to be loved."
Everyone loves to be loved. Mark Spitz
I got beat real hard and heavy in the Olympic Games in 1968 by a guy who swam an incredible race one time in his whole life, but he did it right at the right time. I'd like to be that guy now. Maybe that's what I'm going to have to pull out of my hat to make the Olympic team. Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz quote: "Life is true to form; records are meant to be broken."
Life is true to form; records are meant to be broken. Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz quote: "In everyday life there is always manana. There is no urgency."
In everyday life there is always manana. There is no urgency. Mark Spitz
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
In my day, at 12 years old, which was 38 years ago, we worked out in summer months for two and a half hours. Today someone in that age group might work out for four hours, two hours in the morning and two at night. Mark Spitz
One of the most difficult things for people who have been successful in sports is adapting to the daily world where you can't get an answer from someone until 5 o'clock tomorrow. There is always an excuse. Living 40 or 50 years like that doesn't get too exciting after a while. 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. Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz quote: "The pool is terrible, but that doesn't have much to do with my..."
The pool is terrible, but that doesn't have much to do with my record swims. That's all mental attitude. Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz quote: "I'm trying to do the best I can. I'm not concerned with..."
I'm trying to do the best I can. I'm not concerned with tomorrow, but with what goes on today. Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz quote: "Past performance speaks a tremendous amount about one's..."
Past performance speaks a tremendous amount about one's ability and likelihood for success. Mark Spitz
I always wanted to be a dentist from the time I was in high school, and I was accepted to dental school in the spring of 1972. I was planning to go, but after the Olympics there were other opportunities. Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz quote: "There are times I might coach one or two workouts a year when..."
There are times I might coach one or two workouts a year when the regular coach gets caught in traffic. Mark Spitz
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. Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz quote: "Yes, I believe that the art of winning is through..."
Yes, I believe that the art of winning is through intimidation, and not necessarily do you have to speak about it. Mark Spitz

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