Mark Spitz surges ahead of Great Britain's Brian Brinkley to win the fourth heat of the 200-meter butterfly at the Olympic games in Munich, West Germany, August 28, 1972. Seven races. Seven gold medals. Seven world records. In 1972, Spitz established an Olympic standard of unparalleled proportions. Every time he jumped into the pool at the swimming hall in Munich, he knocked time off world records. (AP Photo)