Spitz lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons, Matt and Justin. A veteran sailor, Spitz has often participated in the Trans Pacific Yacht Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu.

What does Mark Spitz suffer from?

After being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, swimming legend Mark Spitz is educating others about the condition. Mark Spitz became a household name after winning seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Games.

Is Mark Spitz still married?

Less than a year after the Munich Olympics, they were married on May 6, 1973, in a traditional Jewish service at the Beverly Hills Hotel. They have two sons, Matthew (born October 1981) and Justin (born September 1991). Justin was a member of the Stanford swim team. Spitz and his wife reside in Los Angeles, California.