Johnny Weissmuller and other swimmers break world records at a pool, San Francisco, California, U.S.A., 1927
In San Francisco, crowds of people watch as swimmers race in a pool. Famed swimmer George Kojac breaks a backstroke record ahead of becoming an Olympic gold medalist the following year. Johnny Weissmuller, future actor, also breaks a record, California, U.S.A., 1927.
George Harold Kojac was an American competition swimmer, two-time Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in two events. Kojac represented the United States at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. As a member of the winning U.S. team in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay, he received a gold medal.
Johnny Weissmuller was an American Olympic swimmer, water polo player and actor. He was known for having one of the best competitive-swimming records of the 20th century. He set world records alongside winning five gold medals in the Olympics.
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Editorial #:
2180854052
Collection:
Archive Films: Editorial
Date created:
January 01, 1927
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Rights-ready
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Clip length:
00:00:34:23
Location:
San Francisco, California, United States
Mastered to:
QuickTime 10-bit ProRes 422 (HQ) HD 1920x1080 23.98p
Source:
Archive Films Editorial
Object name:
94894a_1148insanfrancisco_crowdsofpeoplewatchasswimmersracei
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