"The memories of the Munich games for me are of triumph and tragedy"
- Mark Spitz
About this Quote
Mark Spitz's quote about the Munich games is a reflection of the bittersweet memories he has of the 1972 Olympics. The Munich games were a triumph for Spitz, as he won 7 gold medals and set seven world records. However, the Munich video games were also a catastrophe, as the Palestinian terrorist group Black September took 11 Israeli athletes captive and eliminated them. This catastrophe eclipsed the accomplishments of the athletes, including Spitz's record-breaking efficiency. The Munich video games were a time of both accomplishment and disaster for Spitz, and his quote shows the intricate feelings he experienced throughout that time. The disaster of the Munich video games is a reminder of the fragility of life and the significance of valuing the minutes of triumph.
This quote is written / told by Mark Spitz somewhere between February 10, 1950 and today. He was a famous Athlete from USA.
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