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Johnny Weismuller, winner of five Olympic gold medals for swimming who became more famous for movie portrayal of Tarzan, is in serious condition after(...)
Johnny Weismuller, winner of five Olympic gold medals for swimming who became more famous for movie portrayal of Tarzan, is in serious condition after(...)

Johnny Weismuller, winner of five Olympic gold medals for swimming who became more famous for movie portrayal of Tarzan, is in serious condition after(...)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Johnny Weismuller, winner of five Olympic gold medals for swimming who became more famous for movie portrayal of Tarzan, is in serious condition after breaking a hip Wednesday. Weismuller, 68, has a history of heart trouble.
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A touch of gold: Betty Rheaume of Mississauga beams with pride as 19-year-old son John Marc displays the five gold medals he won in swimming at the Ontario Special Olympics, held at York
A touch of gold: Betty Rheaume of Mississauga beams with pride as 19-year-old son John Marc displays the five gold medals he won in swimming at the Ontario Special Olympics, held at York
6/1/1980
Winner of three gold medals in swimming events at the Commonwealth Games last month in Edmonton, Carol Klimpel is presented with a special plaque by M(...)
Winner of three gold medals in swimming events at the Commonwealth Games last month in Edmonton, Carol Klimpel is presented with a special plaque by M(...)
9/17/1978
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Daily jogs are part of the serious training for the girls who hope to bring some medals home from the Olympic Games in Mexico. [Incomplete]
8/8/1968
Medal Winner: Peel police officer Russ Degraaf won a gold and two bronze medals at the World Police and Firemen Games in San Diego this past summer
Medal Winner: Peel police officer Russ Degraaf won a gold and two bronze medals at the World Police and Firemen Games in San Diego this past summer
8/19/1987
Clarence Bates displays gold medals won at Special Olympics
Clarence Bates displays gold medals won at Special Olympics
6/2/1979
Frank Consentino (left) admires gold medals in boxing won by Lefty Gwynne at 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles
Frank Consentino (left) admires gold medals in boxing won by Lefty Gwynne at 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles
10/20/1975
Giselle Cole, 18, a thalidomide victim, won three gold medals in Olympics for Disabled
Giselle Cole, 18, a thalidomide victim, won three gold medals in Olympics for Disabled
7/10/1980
Gold Medals gleaming, Canada's all-conquering equestrians, Jim Elder (left) and Tom Gayrford arrive in Toronto from 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.(...)
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10/28/1968
Christy, 17, hopes to win gold medal for Canada in 1964 Olympic dressage test, Serious determination is mirrored in Christy's face as she puts Si Bon,(...)
Christy, 17, hopes to win gold medal for Canada in 1964 Olympic dressage test, Serious determination is mirrored in Christy's face as she puts Si Bon,(...)
10/16/1963
Concert Accordionist Lloyd La Vaux gives instructions to Ian Baird, 10, a Malton Iad who won two gold medals at last April's Peel Festival. [Incomplete]
Concert Accordionist Lloyd La Vaux gives instructions to Ian Baird, 10, a Malton Iad who won two gold medals at last April's Peel Festival. [Incomplete]
7/10/1969
Proud Winner: Fred Kolar shows off the gold medal he won at the World Culinary Olympics in Frankfurt
Proud Winner: Fred Kolar shows off the gold medal he won at the World Culinary Olympics in Frankfurt
10/31/1988
Olympic Gold Medal Winners Admire Marsh Trophy, Roger Jackson (top), George Hungerford at CNE presentation
Olympic Gold Medal Winners Admire Marsh Trophy, Roger Jackson (top), George Hungerford at CNE presentation
8/27/1965