Johnny Weissmuller
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Johnny Weissmuller circa 1940
Born
Johann Peter Weißmüller

(1904-06-02)June 2, 1904
Freidorf, Austria-Hungary
DiedJanuary 20, 1984(1984-01-20)(aged 79)
Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Occupation
  • Olympic swimmer
  • water polo player
  • actor
Years active1929–1976
Spouse(s)
Bobbe Arnst
(m. 1931;div. 1933)

Lupe Vélez
(m. 1933;div. 1939)

Beryl Scott
(m. 1939;div. 1948)

Allene Gates
(m. 1948;div. 1962)

Maria Gertrude Baumann
(m. 1963)
Children3
Sports career
Personal information
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
SportSwimming, water polo
ClubIllinois Athletic Club
Medal record
Representingthe United States
Swimming
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1924 Paris100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place1924 Paris400 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place1924 Paris4×200 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place1928 Amsterdam100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place1928 Amsterdam4×200 m freestyle
Water polo
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1924 ParisTeam