Mark Spitz

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:swimming
gptkbp:awarded_to the James E. Sullivan Award
gptkbp:biography gptkb:The_Mark_Spitz_Story
gptkbp:birth_date 1950-02-10
February 10, 1950
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Modesto,_California,_USA
gptkbp:born_on February 10, 1950
gptkbp:charity_work children's health initiatives
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:coaching_career gptkb:U._S._Olympic_Swim_Team
gptkb:swimming
gptkbp:college gptkb:Indiana_University
gptkbp:competed_in gptkb:1972_Summer_Olympics
gptkb:1968_Summer_Olympics
gptkbp:contains_star the Hollywood Walk of Fame
gptkbp:cultural_impact icon of 1970s sports culture
gptkbp:debut gptkb:1964_Summer_Olympics
gptkbp:documentary The Last Gold
gptkbp:events gptkb:1972_100m_butterfly_final
gptkbp:famous_event gptkb:1972_Munich_Games_controversy
gptkbp:famous_for butterfly and freestyle events
winning 7 gold medals in a single Olympics
gptkbp:famous_quote “ I think the most important thing is to have fun.”
gptkbp:famous_rival gptkb:Don_Schollander
gptkb:Elizabeth_Beisel
gptkb:Jessica_Hardy
gptkb:Kornelia_Ender
gptkb:Yuliya_Efimova
gptkb:Rebecca_Adlington
gptkb:Ryan_Murphy
gptkb:Katie_Ledecky
gptkb:Ian_Thorpe
gptkb:Lilly_King
gptkb:Michael_Phelps
gptkb:Natalie_Coughlin
gptkb:Ryan_Lochte
gptkb:Kristin_Otto
gptkb:Kirsty_Coventry
gptkb:Dara_Torres
gptkb:Mark_Tewksbury
gptkb:Katie_Hoff
gptkb:Missy_Franklin
gptkb:Misty_Hyman
gptkb:Simone_Manuel
gptkb:Megan_Jendrick
gptkb:Lenny_Krayzelburg
gptkb:Caeleb_Dressel
gptkb:Sarah_Sjöström
gptkb:Lia_Neal
gptkb:Amy_Van_Dyken
gptkb:Matt_Biondi
gptkbp:film_appearance gptkb:The_Mark_Spitz_Story
gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction gptkb:International_Swimming_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:head_coach Sherman Chavoor
gptkbp:height 6 ft 0 in
gptkbp:high_school gptkb:Santa_Clara_High_School
gptkbp:hobbies gptkb:golf
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mark Spitz
gptkbp:impact increased popularity of swimming as a sport
gptkbp:influence inspired future generations of swimmers
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:swimming
future swimmers
gptkbp:influenced_by his coach, Doc Counsilman
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Michael_Phelps
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:commentary
Olympic legend
gptkbp:is_attended_by gptkb:Indiana_University
gptkbp:is_featured_in various documentaries about swimming.
gptkbp:is_known_for his iconic mustache
his performance in swimming events
gptkbp:is_set_in world records
gptkbp:last_world_record gptkb:1972
gptkbp:legacy one of the greatest swimmers of all time
gptkbp:medal gptkb:0
gptkb:1
gptkb:9
gptkbp:media_appearances gptkb:commentary
numerous talk shows
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Mark_the_Shark
gptkbp:notable_achievement first athlete to win 7 gold medals in a single Olympics
set a record for most gold medals in a single Olympics
won 2 gold medals in 1964 Olympics
won 5 gold medals in 1968 Olympics
first athlete to win 7 gold medals in one Olympic Games
gptkbp:notable_artists the iconic mustache photo
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:International_Swimming_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:United_States_Olympic_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:notable_race gptkb:1972_100m_butterfly_final
gptkbp:olympic_games gptkb:1968_Mexico_City_Olympics
gptkbp:philanthropy youth sports programs
gptkbp:record gptkb:1967
gptkb:35
most gold medals in a single Olympics at the time
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
gptkbp:retired competitive swimming
gptkbp:retirement gptkb:commentary
gptkb:Motivational_speaker
focus on business and family
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1972
gptkbp:significant_event gptkb:1972_Munich_Olympics
gptkbp:specializes_in freestyle and butterfly events
gptkbp:speed gptkb:butterflies
freestyle
individual medley
competitive swimming
gptkbp:sponsorship various brands
gptkbp:sport gptkb:swimming
gptkbp:sportsmanship promoted fair play in sports
gptkbp:spouse Suzy Weiner
gptkbp:training intense and rigorous training regimen
gptkbp:was_part_of gptkb:1972_US_Olympic_team
gptkbp:weight 165 lb
gptkbp:won 9 Olympic medals
7 gold medals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3