Johnny Weissmuller

Birth Name:

Peter Johann Weissmuller

Birth Place:

Freidorf, Romania

Profession

Actor, Music department

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

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