Today’s birthday boy, Mark Andrew Spitz is an American former competitive swimmer and nine-time Olympic champion. He was the most successful competitor at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, winning seven gold medals, each in world-record time. This achievement set a record that lasted for 36 years, until it was surpassed by fellow American Michael Phelps, who won eight golds at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. #MarkSpitz | Old Cow

The "Dead Loop," also known as the "Korbut Flip," is a groundbreaking gymnastics move performed by Olga Korbut during the 1972 Munich Olympics. In this daring maneuver, Korbut stood on the high bar, executed a backflip, and then re-grasped the bar. This audacious routine captured global attention, showcasing an unprecedented level of athleticism and creativity in gymnastics. The Korbut Flip not only earned Korbut widespread acclaim and a place in gymnastics history but also pushed the boundaries

Watch the stunning performance from Olga Korbut at Munich 1972 and get inspired for the #WGC2022. #RoadToParis2024 #OlympicQualifiers | Olympics

4.6K views · 79 reactions | Olga Korbut, nicknamed 'The Minsk sparrow', revolutionized the world of gymnastics at the 1972 Munich Olympics: during her historic performance she performed exercises never seen before, conquering the public with her talent and demonstrating to everyone the importance of not giving up | Freeda En | Facebook