Did Mark Spitz become a dentist?

Did Mark Spitz become a dentist?

Known around the world as a champion swimmer, Spitz was actually accepted into dentistry school before he became an Olympic gold medalist. While he ultimately decided not to attend school, it’s safe to say he made the right choice considering he now has seven gold medals.

How did Mark Spitz make his money?

The American swimmer has earned most of his wealth as a stockbroker and motivational speaker through his post-swimming career. Mark Spitz’s net worth is roughly estimated at $20 million.

Is Mark Spitz ill?

So what happened? It turns out Spitz has atrial fibrillation, more commonly known as AFib. It’s a condition where the heart beats erratically—either too fast (tachycardia), as it does for Spitz, or too slow (bradycardia). Curiously, it’s relatively common among elite athletes as they age.

Who is the richest Olympic swimmer?

Michael Phelps We don’t think it surprises anyone to find that Michael Phelps is the world’s richest professional swimmer. His career was epic! 28 Olympic medals, 23 of them gold. Countless world records and dozens of historic moments.