U.S. swimmer Mark Spitz wins a single Games record of seven gold medals (four individual, three relay) at the 1972 Munich Olympics, setting world records in each. Spitz, who also won two golds in 1968 ...

Mark Spitz ruled the pool in 1972. But now, he concedes, it’s time for Michael Phelps to tie or surpass his record of seven gold medals in a single Olympic Games. “Listen, this has lasted for 36 years ...

S. swimmer Mark Spitz did more than win seven gold medals at the 1972 Olympics in Munich – he set seven world records at the same time. Going into the Games there was tremendous hype surrounding Spitz ...

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While the world is focused on Michael Phelps dominating the 2016 Olympics, it’s probably worth remembering he isn’t the first swimmer to completely own a summer. That distinction goes to Mark Spitz, ...

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 ...

What a difference a few decades make. Back in 1972, when the dashing Mark Spitz became the darling of the Munich Olympics, the U.S. was enthralled by his success. Spitz also struck gold with corporate ...

In 1972, swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals at the Summer Olympics in Munich, setting a record that stood until Michael Phelps broke it with eight in 2008. Spitz instantly became a hero, a ...

Due to an agreement with the Quidel Corporation, the Pac-12 Conference, which has postponed fall and winter sports through Dec. 31, could return to action sooner than anticipated. The agreement will ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: Jeré Longman is a sports reporter and a best-selling author. He covers a variety of international sports, primarily Olympic ones. He has worked at The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Dallas ...

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 ...