United States swimmer Mark Spitz wins the 100 meter freestyle at the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich, Germany.

United States swimmer Mark Spitz wins the 100 meter freestyle at the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich, Germany.

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Mark Spitz achieved an unprecedented feat in Olympic history by winning six gold medals in six races, each with a world record. His remarkable performance was later overshadowed by a sudden tragedy, marking a significant moment in sports history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event marked the beginning of Mark Spitz's historic Olympic journey?

200-meter butterfly

100-meter freestyle

50-meter sprint

400-meter medley

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many gold medals did Mark Spitz win in his six races?

Seven

Four

Six

Five

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about each of Mark Spitz's six races?

He was the youngest competitor

He set a world record

He won by a large margin

He set a new Olympic record

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened after Mark Spitz won another gold medal?

He was disqualified

He broke another world record

He retired from swimming

His achievements were overshadowed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total number of gold medals Mark Spitz won in the Olympics?

Eight

Six

Five

Seven