Mark Spitz
The Extraordinary Life of an Olympic Champion
Will be published approx. on 14. August 2008
Book
Hardback
360 pages
978-1-59580-039-8 (ISBN)
Description
Documenting the renowned swimmer Mark Spitz who won seven gold medals while breaking seven world records at the 1972 Olympics. Every aspect of his roller-coaster career is recorded, from an age-group prodigy and four-medal flop' at the 1968 Olympics to an outstanding collegiate career at Indiana University and a gold-medal haul in 1972 followed by lucrative endorsements and an unsuccessful stint in entertainment. Personal notes about his stormy relationships, his father, and the anti-Semitism he faced throughout his career are also included.'
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Language
English
Place of publication
Santa Monica
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
48 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
558 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59580-039-8 (9781595800398)
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E-Book
07/2008
1st Edition
Santa Monica Press
€33.29
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E-Book
07/2008
1st Edition
Santa Monica Press
€16.99
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Persons
Richard J. Foster is the current president of United States Aquatic Sports, the umbrella organization that represents all U.S. aquatic sports (swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, and diving) in the international governing body. He has also served as a board member of the United States Olympic Committee and as president of USA Water Polo for twelve years. A practicing attorney, Foster specializes in sports law and has represented numerous Olympic and professional athletes. He also teaches a graduate-level sports law course at Long Beach State University. He lives in Long Beach, California.