This man was the first to win seven Olympic gold medals.
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Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz, who competed in the 1972 games in Munich. He won gold in the 100 meter freestyle, 200 meter freestyle, the 100 meter butterfly, 200 meter butterfly, 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay, 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay, and the 4 x 100 meter medley relay.
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