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Ambitious Mark Spitz claims seven golds and an Olympic record
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Mark Spitz swims for the first of seven gold medals in 1972. (Source: AP) Related Links Olympics Overview…
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Black History Month is observed every February in the United States. Test your knowledge about black…
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Black History Month is observed every February in the United States. Test your knowledge about black…
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