Story ProgressBack to home
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.
Topics mentioned in this article
United States
Olympics 2012
Get the Latest Cricket Updates, Check India Tour of Australia 2024-25, Results, News and IPL 2025 Mega Auction Updates at NDTV Sports. Like Us On Facebook Or Follow Us On Twitter For More Sports Updates. You Can Also Download The NDTV Cricket App For Android Or iOS.