- The Olympics are a worldwide event
- Each country brings forward the best of the best in terms of athletes
- These Olympians were famous prior to being in the Olympics
Some athletes who competed in the Olympics during the 20th Century became celebrities afterwards such as the original Tarzan, Johnny Weissmuller. Bob Anderson was an Olympic fencer in 1952 and later in his life became a fight choreographer for such films as Star Wars, The Princess Bride, The Mask of Zorro and The Lord of the Rings among other films.
They Were Famous Before the Olympic Games
They Were Famous Before the Olympic Games
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To learn about people who were already famous before they became Olympians, please watch the video above.
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