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Johnny Weissmuller (USA)
Before rising to on-screen prominence as Tarzan, Johnny Weissmuller starred at the Paris and Amsterdam Olympics in 1924 and 1928.
Before rising to on-screen prominence as Tarzan, Johnny Weissmuller starred at the Paris and Amsterdam Olympics in 1924 and 1928.
At a time when the number of swimming events was limited, the American picked up four gold medals, winning the 100m freestyle and being part of the victorious 4x200m relay team in both years.
He also won a bronze medal in the 1924 water polo competition.
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