Thursday, November 20, 2008

Spitz and Me


All of you probably know that I swimming the channel. You may or may not know that I am also (and more impressively) sporting a moustache for the month of November. It's for charity.

You can donate here: http://ie.movember.com/mospace/1764636

In the meantime here is a brief list of the differences between myself and Mark Spitz

Spitz
Conor
Won 9 olympic gold medals
Has been (as yet) overlooked for selection
7 olympic gold medals won in a single games
Has been (cruelly) overlooked for selection
Named World Swimmer of the Year in 1969, 1971 and 1972
Not in contention for 2008. Fuckin’ Phelps.
Swam at Waikiki Beach every day. "You should have seen that little boy dash into the ocean. He'd run like he was trying to commit suicide
I also swim like I am trying to commit suicide
By the early age of 10, held 17 national age-group and one world record
I have some 1st place rosettes from pony camp
Was nicknamed "Mark the Shark" by his teammates.
Teammates don’t tell him his nickname to his face.
Retired at 22
Will be lucky to retire at 65
Had a moustache because they were the times
Times have changed, can you sponsor me please?


Spitz looks like this:
Olympic Hero Mark Spitz


I look like this:
Champion Tool

3 comments:

Sinéad said...

the similarities between you and spitz start and end with your facial hair... he certainly didn't extend his 'tasche to his chest!!!

Gerry said...

You look much more like Chopper than Spitz

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/chopper-dabbles-in-art/2006/02/03/1138958911119.html

Niall said...

You look like your posing ready for the next scene in a Porno

http://cm1.dotspotter.com/media/0/57/58/justin.0.0.0x0.432x336.jpeg