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Johnny Weissmuller Biography

Birth Name:Peter Johann Weissmuller

Birth Place:Freidorf, Romania

Profession Actor, Music department

Fast Facts

  • In 1922, he broke the then world record in the men's 100m freestyle swimming competition
  • In 1983, he was inducted into the U․S․ Olympic Hall of Fame
  • In 1933, he got married to famed actress Lupe Velez
  • Started swimming to help himself get better after contracting polio at the age of nine
  • At the 1924 Paris Olympics, he competed in both swimming and water polo
  • Was best known for his portrayal of the character Tarzan in films
  • While a competitive swimmer, he never lost a race