First Authorized Autobiography of Mark Spitz Tells of Youngster Growing Up in California, Rise to NCAA and Olympic Fame — Available for Presale in the Swim Shop!

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 20. MARK Spitz is arguably the most famous and successful Olympic athlete of all time because of his legendary performances at the 1972 Olympics, where he won seven gold medals while breaking seven world records. His amazing life story is told for the first time in the authorized biography, "Mark Spitz: The Extraordinary Life of an Olympic Champion."

The book is available July 1, but for $16.47, you can pre-order your copy in the Swim Shop by clicking here.

This exclusive account follows Spitz's roller-coaster career: age-group prodigy, four-medal "flop" at the 1968 Olympics, outstanding collegiate career at Indiana University, gold-medal haul in 1972, lucrative endorsements and a brief and unsuccessful stint in entertainment.

And the "meatier" stories — the role his father played in his career, his often stormy relationship with coaches and teammates, his experiences as a Jewish athlete with anti-Semitism and the Munich massacre, his impact on the commercialization of swimming, his relationship with Michael Phelps and others —- have been largely unknown, ignored, barely touched on or distorted.

This fascinating book provides insights into Spitz's career, behind-the-scenes anecdotes about him and his competitors, and untold stories that shed light on his complicated personality and relationship with his father. Old and new fans alike will appreciate the depth and details of this swimming icon's story.

With millions of people getting ready to enjoy the summer Games, now is the perfect time to read the only authorized biography ever published about the greatest Olympic athlete of all time!

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