Head-to-Head Comparison
Michael Phelps vs Mark Spitz
Michael Phelps vs Mark Spitz: career statistics, honours, records and head-to-head comparison. Who is the greater Swimming athlete?
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By the numbers
Career Statistics
| Michael Phelps | Stat | Mark Spitz |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Olympic Medals | 11 |
| 61 | Career Trophies | — |
Michael Phelps
Honours
- 8 golds at Beijing 2008 (single-Games record)
- 23 Olympic golds career
- 26 World Championship golds
Mark Spitz
Honours
- 1972 Munich: 7 golds all in world-record time
- 1968 Mexico City: 2 golds, 1 silver, 1 bronze