MARK SPITZ 1972. As we say farewell to the swimming portion of the Olympic program, I leave you with these images. Before we had Phelps and Lochte, we had Spitz. With his long hair and mustache, he was so indomitable he didn't need a swim cap or even goggles!

Photograph by Heinz Kluetmeier

Photograph by Rich Clarkson

Photograph by Tony Duffy

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