Johnny Weissmuller is one of the best swimmers in history. The American athlete is credited with five Olympic victories, 67 world records, and the invention of a new swimming technique that is still used today.
Weissmuller left a bright trace in the world film industry: in 1930-1940 he was the performer of the main roles in the movies about Tarzan, which brought him world fame and wealth. But at some point the fate of Weissmuller made a sharp turn, and his days he ended in poverty in a hospital for the mentally ill. "Lenta.ru" turned over the most interesting pages of the biography of the great athlete and actor.
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28 июн 2024
