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Johnny (Tarzan) Weissmuller before the Olympics (early 1920's)
Johnny (Tarzan) Weissmuller before the Olympics (early 1920's)
Text under a newspaper photo: Johnny Weissmuller: 1924 and 1928 Olympics
Johnny Weissmuller won five gold medals in 1924 and 1928, and then became even more famous as an actor playing the role of Tarzan. In the 1924 Olympics, he won three gold medals in the 100-, 400-, and 800-meter freestyle relay. He also won a bronze medal as a member of the U.S. water polo team. In 1928, he took gold in the 100- and 800-meter freestyle relay. Weissmulled starred in 12 Tarzan films between 1932 and 1948.
Johnny Weissmuller "Hangs Up" his amateur swimming trunks
Text accompanying the cartoon: "Greatest Aquatic Star ever produced in America"
Johnny Weissmuller "Hangs Up" his amateur swimming trunks
Johnny Weissmuller at the Peak of His Career
Johnny Weissmuller at the Peak of His Career