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A new swimming team at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center could be the answer. Still in its infancy, the Palm Desert Swim Club USA hopes to expand its roster of swimmers. On Saturday morning, the club will hold an informational meeting for anyone who wants...
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ANI London, Feb 7(ANI): American swimming legend Mark Spitz has said Ian Thorpe faces a "monumental task" to qualify for the relays at the London Olympics, six years after retiring from the sport.Spitz said Thorpe's challenge would be regaining the...
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Mark Spitz and Annabelle Bond arrive at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2012 at the Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England. View Photo »
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"The Games are all about medals, of course, but I believe their main value is to celebrate humanity. It is about the importance of sport, to give passion to the younger generation, to engage them," said Bubka. Swimming great Mark Spitz, also a Laureus...
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Ian Thorpe has a big challenge if he is to make it to London. Source: Roslan Rahman / AFP Ian Thorpe faces a "monumental task" just to qualify for the relays at the London Olympics six years after retiring from the sport, according to Mark Spitz. The...
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Thompson, Mark Spitz, Nadia Comaneci and Sergey Bubka at a media conference for the Laureus World Sports Awards in London. Source: Getty Images IAN Thorpe faces a "monumental task" just to qualify for the relays at the London Olympics six years after...
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Academy member Mark Spitz and Academy Ambassador Annabelle Bond arrive for the annual Laureus World Sports Awards in London on February 6, 2012. View Photo »
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Associated Press | Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron, centre front row poses for a photograph with sports personalities. back tow left to right, Sean Fitzpatrick, Gary Player, Nadia Comaneci, Novak Djokovic, Boris Becker, Oscar Pistorius, Steve...
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Spitz and Fraser said the five-time Olympic champion could be a reassuring presence at the London Games for his younger team-mates. But first Thorpe, who spent five years out of competition, has to qualify for London at next month's Olympic trials in...
About Mark Spitz
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Mark Andrew Spitz (born February 10, 1950) is a retired American swimmer, best known for winning seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, an achievement surpassed only when Michael Phelps won his eighth gold medal of the 2008 Olympics. Between 1968 and 1972, Spitz won nine Olympic gold medals, one silver, and one bronze; five Pan... Full Article
