Mark Spitz Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“The pool is terrible, but that doesn't have much to do with my record swims. That's all mental attitude.”

“One of the most difficult things for people who have been successful in sports is adapting to the daily world where you can't get an answer from someone until 5 o'clock tomorrow. There is always an excuse. Living 40 or 50 years like that doesn't get too exciting after a while.”

“When I went to the Olympics, I had every intention of shaving the mustache off, but I realized I was getting so many comments about it - and everybody was talking about it - that I decided to keep it.”

“It has nothing to do with swimming. That happens to be my sport. I'm trying to see how far I can go.”

“What it is saying is that someone who was a world champion and who takes care of himself with a 17-year rest and applies the proper training techniques and perseverance could be successful.”

“If he wins seven golds and ties what I did, then it would be like I was the first man on the moon and he became the second. If he wins more than seven, then he becomes the first man on Mars. We'd both be unique.”

“Swimming isn't everything, winning is.”

“Everyone loves to be loved.”

“I'm trying to do the best I can. I'm not concerned with tomorrow, but with what goes on today.”

“I am not qualified to talk about the diet. Simply because I am not a dietician.”