Quote by Mark Spitz

I got beat real hard and heavy in the Olympic Games in 1968 by a guy who swam an incredible race one time in his whole life, but he did it right at the right time. I'd like to be that guy now. Maybe that's what I'm going to have to pull out of my hat to make the Olympic team.

I got beat real hard and heavy in the Olympic Games in 1968

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of timing and seizing the right opportunities. The speaker reflects on their defeat in the 1968 Olympic Games, acknowledging being defeated by someone who had an exceptional performance at the perfect moment. They express a desire to replicate that success by delivering a remarkable performance when it matters the most, indicating their determination to make the Olympic team. It serves as an affirmation of the potential power within oneself to surprise and surpass expectations, even against formidable competition.

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By Mark Spitz

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