“I have always been vitally interested in physical conditioning. I have...” — Johnny Weissmuller Quote

“I have always been vitally interested in physical conditioning. I have long believed that athletic competition among people and nations should replace violence and wars.”

“I need freedom to be happy.”

“We didn't have the lane ropes, we had to get up higher in the water to avoid the little waves.”

“When you look at older teams in the finals, Miami and San Antonio, they're not really the most explosive or athletic team but they're always in the right position defensively.”

“I was being groomed to be a tennis player for sure. My grandparents and parents realised I had a natural athletic ability and if I was forced to do it, I could probably do well. But all I wanted was to play pretend.”

“I know that to be a good player, you have to stay healthy, and you have to be as athletic as you can possibly be.”