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“If you want to be Mark Spitz then go for it. If you want to be Michael Phelps then you'll have to work for it. Nobody should wake up to a lower expectation of themselves.”

Quote by Mark Spitz

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Mark Spitz is a renowned swimmer, born on February 10, 1950. He is best known for winning seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics, making him one of the most successful swimmers in Olympic history. more

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