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Video. Remembering the 1972 Olympics: Mark Spitz talks of tragic games

Updated: 05/09/2022 - 21:06 GMT+2

Mark Spitz is a former American competitive swimmer. He is also Jewish and competed at the 1972 Olympics in Munich winning seven golds. He talks of his experience at the tragic event.

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