Is Ayla Spitz related to Mark Spitz?
Is Ayla Spitz related to Mark Spitz?
No, Newport Harbor High freshmen swimming twins Ayla and Zoe Spitz aren’t related to seven-time Olympic swimming gold medalist Mark Spitz. Still, it’s definitely not a bad last name for a swimmer to have. The Spitz sisters, who swim club for Irvine Novaquatics, are more than just a name.
How much did Mark Spitz make from the Olympics?
After winning seven gold medals at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Germany, Mark made the most of his newfound fame. He earned about $7 million from sponsorships and endorsements in the two years following the 1972 Games. That was big money back in the day! In Mark’s words, $1 million in 1972 is like $10 million today.
