In this week's People magazine (not my copy, of course) Mark Spitz is quoted as saying: "Eighty percent of Masters do compete. I'm in the 20 percent who don't. Been there. Done that."
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I also think that a guy like Spitz wouldn't get a moment of peace at a meet. Everyone would be hovering and seeking autographs and all... Asking for advice. Buddying up. He never seemed like the "crowd-craving" type to me.
I also think that a guy like Spitz wouldn't get a moment of peace at a meet. Everyone would be hovering and seeking autographs and all... Asking for advice. Buddying up. He never seemed like the "crowd-craving" type to me.