“The memories of the Munich games for me are of triumph and tragedy.” — Mark Spitz

One of the most difficult things for people who have been successful in sports is adapting to the daily world where you can't get an answer from someone until 5 o'clock tomorrow. There is always an excuse. Living 40 or 50 years like that doesn't get too exciting after a while.

If he wins seven golds and ties what I did, then it would be like I was the first man on the moon and he became the second. If he wins more than seven, then he becomes the first man on Mars. We'd both be unique.

Yes, I believe that the art of winning is through intimidation, and not necessarily do you have to speak about it.

The only side effect of too much training is that you get into better shape. There is nothing wrong with that.