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Weissmuller

[ wahys-muhl-er ]

noun

  1. Peter John Johnny, 1904–84, U.S. swimmer and film actor.


Weissmuller

/ ˈwaɪsˌmʌlə /

noun

  1. WeissmullerJohn Peter19041984MUSSPORT AND GAMES: swimmerFILMS AND TV: actor John Peter, known as Johnny . 1904–84, US swimmer and film actor, who won Olympic gold medals in 1924 and 1928 and played the title role in the early Tarzan films


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Johnny Weissmuller became a popular hero for his accomplishments in competitive swimming from 1921 to 1929.

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