On Feb. 17, 1924, Johnny Weissmuller, an emblem of aquatic prowess and a harbinger of the golden age of competitive swimming, etched his name into the annals of sports history. This day witnessed Weissmuller shattering the world record in the 100-yard freestyle swim, clocking an astonishing time of 52.4 seconds. This feat, set against the backdrop of the roaring twenties, was not merely a testament to Weissmuller's physical capabilities but also a symbol of the era's burgeoning obsession with sport, celebrity, and the breaking of human limits.
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