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Mark Spitz vs Michael Phelps
Often compared to Spitz, Michael Phelps surpassed Spitz's Olympic gold medal count with eight golds in a single Olympics. Both swimmers have set numerous world records, with Phelps holding the all-time record for Olympic medals.
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Mark Spitz vs Doug Russell
Doug Russell was a contemporary rival of Spitz, famously defeating him in the 100-meter butterfly at the 1968 Olympics, which was a significant upset given Spitz's dominance leading up to the Games.
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