This of course was Johnny Weissmuller, who played Tarzan in the films but was also a swimming superstar 100 years ago. He won three gold medals at the 1924 Paris Olympics: the 100-meter freestyle ...

This of course was Johnny Weissmuller, who played Tarzan in the films but was also a swimming superstar 100 years ago. He won three gold medals at the 1924 Paris Olympics: the 100-meter freestyle ...

Before there was Michael Phelps or Mark Spitz winning multiple Olympic gold medals in swimming for the United States — there was Tarzan Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent ...

This of course was Johnny Weissmuller, who played Tarzan in the films but was also a swimming superstar 100 years ago. He won three gold medals at the 1924 Paris Olympics: the 100-meter freestyle ...

Before there was Michael Phelps or Mark Spitz winning Olympic gold medals for the United States — there was Tarzan.

Before there was Michael Phelps or Mark Spitz winning Olympic gold medals for the United States – there was Tarzan. Yes Tarzan, the fictional literary and film character who was raised by ape… ...