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Johnny Weissmuller, an American swimmer and actor, won a total of five Olympic gold medals in swimming during the 1920 and 1924 Olympics. He achieved this remarkable feat by winning three gold medals in 1924 in Paris and two gold medals in 1920 in Antwerp. In addition to his Olympic success, Weissmuller also set numerous world records in swimming.

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