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Johnny Weissmuller (/ ˈ w aɪ s m ʌ l ər /; born Johann Peter Weißmüller [ˈʋaɪ̯smʏlɐ]; June 2, 1904 – January 20, 1984) was an Austro-Hungarian-born American Olympic swimmer, water polo player and actor. He was known for having one of the best competitive swimming records of the 20th century.
Johnny Weissmuller. Actor: Tarzan's New York Adventure. Johnny Weissmuller was born as Peter Johann Weißmüller in Freidorf, today a district of the city of Timisoara in Romania, then a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
May 29, 2024 · Johnny Weissmuller was an American freestyle swimmer of the 1920s who won five Olympic gold medals and set 67 world records. He became even more famous as a motion-picture actor, most notably in the role of Tarzan, a “noble savage” who had been abandoned as an infant in a jungle and reared by apes.
On July 9, 1922, Weissmuller became the first person ever to break the minute barrier in the 100m freestyle, clocking in at 58.6 seconds and breaking the old record of 1:00.4 by nearly 2 seconds – a huge milestone in sports achievement.
Jul 21, 2024 · 1:17. A century ago, before he became the most famous cinematic Tarzan, Johnny Weissmuller was the world’s greatest swimmer. Provided the 20-year-old could meet expectations at the 1924...
5 days ago · This of course was Johnny Weissmuller, who played Tarzan in the films but was also a swimming superstar 100 years ago. He won three gold medals at the 1924 Paris Olympics: the 100-meter...
Johnny Weissmuller was the Olympian-turned-actor most famous for originating the role of Tarzan on screen. And in classic Old Hollywood style, his real life was every bit as wild as the famous “Ape Man’s”.
5 days ago · This of course was Johnny Weissmuller, who played Tarzan in the films but was also a swimming superstar 100 years ago. He won three gold medals at the 1924 Paris Olympics: the 100-meter...
Jun 1, 2017 · Two years later, Johnny Weissmuller, who took over Kahanamoku’s champion mantle a the 1924 Paris Olympics, was able to match the great Duke’s heroism on Lake Michigan in Chicago. On July 28, 1927, Weissmuller and his brother, Peter, were on the choppy waters of the lake training for an upcoming Chicago River Marathon race.
Johnny Weissmuller was a hero to adults and children alike around the world, an international sex symbol and an enduring icon. Widely recognized as the definitive movie Tarzan, he was also a swimming superstar and Olympic champion long before he hit the silver screen.
