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In 1932 Johnny Weissmuller, an Olympic swimmer, was introduced as the Jungle king and ever since has dominated the field despite the appearance from time to time of minor incarnations. Weissmuller lives modestly in Beverly Hills…the only concession he has made to Hollywood is to marry three times; he still retains his simple and athletic ...
Actor: Tarzan the Ape Man. 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. Weissmuller would later claim to have been born in Windber, Pennsylvania, probably to ensure his eligibility to compete as part of the US Olympic team.
Johnny Weissmuller in c. 1940s. Johnny Weissmuller (June 2, 1904 – January 20, 1984) was a German - American swimmer and actor. He was born in Timisoara, Austria-Hungary to German parents. He was one of the world 's best swimmers in the 1920s. He won five gold medals and set five then-Olympic records in swimming competitions at the Olympics ...
Olympic Results. Biography. Johnny Weissmuller was swimming’s first superstar by winning five Olympic gold medals. He won the 100m freestyle and the 4x200m relay team event at both the 1924 Paris Games and 1928 Amsterdam Games. He also won gold in the 400m freestyle and a bronze medal in the water polo competition in Paris. World record breaker.
May 8, 2018 · American swimmer. O ne of the most outstanding swimmers of all time, Johnny Weissmuller won five Olympic gold medals and set dozens of national and world records. His stellar performance as a competitive swimmer helped to focus the attention of Americans on the health benefits of the sport.
Feb 28, 2024 · Johnny Weissmuller is considered the first superstar in the sport of swimming, winning five Olympic gold medals and the bronze medal in water polo across the Olympic Games Paris 1924 and Amsterdam 1928. Born in Freidorf, Romania, Weissmuller and his German parents arrived on Ellis Island when he was 7 months old.
Johnny Weissmuller. Biographical information. Biography. Although his records have long since been surpassed, and although others have won more Olympic medals, Johnny Weissmuller remains the best known swimmer of all time.
