Now Spitz has announced he’s been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) which affects more than 2.7 million Americans and is defined as a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, heart failure, and a five-fold increased risk for stroke.
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.
Is Mark Spitz ill?
It turns out Spitz has atrial fibrillation, more commonly known as AFib. It’s a condition where the heart beats erratically—either too fast (tachycardia), as it does for Spitz, or too slow (bradycardia). Curiously, it’s relatively common among elite athletes as they age.
Who is the richest Olympic swimmer?
Michael Phelps
We don’t think it surprises anyone to find that Michael Phelps is the world’s richest professional swimmer. His career was epic! 28 Olympic medals, 23 of them gold. Countless world records and dozens of historic moments.
Who is Suzy Spitz?
Suzy Spitz is an actress, known for Emergency! (1972), V.I.P.-Schaukel (1971) and The Mike Douglas Show (1961). She has been married to Mark Spitz since May 6, 1973. They have two children.
Where is Mark Spitz today?
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. He swims with the masters team at UCLA.
Is Ayla Spitz related to Mark Spitz?
No, Newport Harbor High freshmen swimming twins Ayla and Zoe Spitz aren’t related to seven-time Olympic swimming gold medalist Mark Spitz. Still, it’s definitely not a bad last name for a swimmer to have. The Spitz sisters, who swim club for Irvine Novaquatics, are more than just a name.
Did Mark Spitz ever become a dentist?
Mark Spitz
Known around the world as a champion swimmer, Spitz was actually accepted into dentistry school before he became an Olympic gold medalist.
Why did Mark Spitz retire?
Forty years ago, prohibitive sponsorship guidelines, limited resources, and economic realities forced many elite swimmers to retire in the prime of their athletic ability.
What did Mark Spitz do for a living?
Spitz landed endorsement deals with Xerox, Kodak, Bausch & Lomb, General Motors and General Mills, among others. Later, he went into the real-estate business in Beverly Hills and became a motivational speaker.
