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Seven events. Seven golds. Seven records. 50 years ago, IU's Mark Spitz became an icon.
IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star via Yahoo Sports· 2 years agoEditor's note: This story was originally published in 2022. We are republishing it as part of our...
In a terrorism ignorant world, Spitz's Munich 1972 showing overshadowed
The Herald-Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoEditor's note: Bob Hammel covered the 1972 Munich Olympics for the Bloomington Herald-Telephone, by...
Munich Olympics: Spitz gave 'greatest athletic performance' Indiana journalist ever saw
The Herald-Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoEditor's note: Bob Hammel covered the 1972 Munich Olympics for the Bloomington Herald-Telephone, by...
On this day in 2008: Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz’s Olympics record
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMichael Phelps won his eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics on this day in 2008 to break Mark...
Sacramento-area swim coach instructed eight Olympic medalists. This new book tells his story
Sacramento Bee via Yahoo News· 1 year agoOne of greatest sports stories to come out of Sacramento emerged from a Carmichael swim club where...
On This Day, Sept. 4: On This Day: Mother Teresa declared a saint
United Press International via Yahoo News· 10 months agoPope Francis leads a canonization Mass for Mother Teresa in front of 120,000 faithful in St. Peter's...
100 years before Lucas Oil Stadium swim trials, Indy hosted — in Broad Ripple, with Tarzan
Indianapolis Star via Yahoo Sports· 2 weeks agoWe are talking Race of the Century, and it happened in Indiana. Not cars at the Indianapolis Motor...
12 Best Swimming Goggles to Swim Like a Pro
Men's Health via Yahoo News· 11 months ago12 Best Pairs of Swimming Goggles for Menoriginal photo NOT TOO long ago, swim goggles weren’t even a thing. When swimmer Mark Spitz won 7 gold medals in...
Johnny Sexton exits as Ireland’s best ever but with an even greater legacy
The Independent via Yahoo Sports· 8 months agoVery few athletes get the fairytale ending to leave their sport at the top. For every Steve Redgrave...
Tom Dean hopes his Olympic champion status plays on mind of rivals in Paris
PA Media: Sport via Yahoo Sports· 5 months agoTom Dean is counting on his aura giving him an added edge at this summer’s Olympics as he chases...