I have always been vitally interested in physical conditioning. I have long believed that athletic competition among people and nations should replace… — Johnny Weissmuller Copy Share Image
I could make good time because I was so long and skinny, shooting through the water like a stick. — Johnny Weissmuller Copy Share Image
I need freedom to be happy. I never lost a freestyle race. Never. Not even in the YMCA. — Johnny Weissmuller Copy Share Image
With but few exceptions, it is always the underdog who wins through sheer willpower. — Johnny Weissmuller Copy Share Image
Throughout my career I swam for form. Speed came as a result of it. — Johnny Weissmuller Copy Share Image
Swimming gave me my start, but my pal Tarzan did the real work. He set me up nicely. — Johnny Weissmuller Copy Share Image
I learned to yodel pretty well. It took me a few months, but I eventually perfected it. — Johnny Weissmuller Copy Share Image
When people don't know me any more or want my autograph, then I'll think about retiring. — Johnny Weissmuller Copy Share Image
I have always been vitally interested in physical conditioning. I have long believed that athletic competition among people and nations should replace violence and… — Johnny Weissmuller Copy Share Image
The director sent for me for Tarzan. I climbed the tree and walked out on a limb. The next day I was told I… — Johnny Weissmuller Copy Share Image
Treat your body well, and it'll see you through for many years. — Johnny Weissmuller Copy Share Image
We didn't have the lane ropes, we had to get up higher in the water to avoid the little waves. — Johnny Weissmuller Copy Share Image
