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The Olympic Cinema leads us to remember the actors who went through the Olympic Games prior to hearing the famous phrase “lights, camera, action” …
We begin with the most prominent on the big screen, Darth Vader, the Star Wars villain played by fencer Bob Anderson, born in Great Britain and who even participated in World War II, represented his country at the Helsinki 1952 Games.
Another well-known face in the world of cinema is that of Dolph Lundgren, better known as Ivan Drago in Rocky IV and Creed II. The Stockholm-born always excelled in martial arts, participating in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Famous for his various action films such as, The Transporter, Crank or Death Race and in recent years in the saga ‘The Indestructibles’, Jason Statham, was part of the English team of diving in Barcelona 1992, where he finished in 12th place.
Since we are talking about the saga created by Sylvester Stallone, ‘The Indestructibles’, we must talk about Ronda Rousey. The one born in Santa Monica, California, in 1987 famous for her legacy and success in mixed martial arts, it should be remembered that the discipline that gave her fame was judo, being an Olympian in Athens 2004 as in Beijing 2008 where she participated and won. bronze in 2008 becoming the first American to win a medal in the sport.
The last name Kardashian is another that has Olympic connection, since, Bruce Jenner, won the gold medal in the decathlon in the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. Previously in Munich 1972, he was tenth place. In the cinema he is remembered for his participation in Can’t stop the music and in 1992 he married Kris Kardashian, which gave him more light in the world of celluloid and became the stepfather of the Kardashians. In 2015 she completed her sex change and since then she is Caitlyn Jenner, even now she is a candidate for governor of California.
Time of classics, Johnny Weissmuller, for many the greatest figure linked to cinema due to his fame as Tarzan. He won six Olympic medals by adding his participation in the 1924 and 1928 Games. A milestone for Weissmuller is being the first man on the planet who lowered the one-minute barrier in the 100-meter freestyle and broke the five-minute barrier in the 400m, There is a legend that says she has not lost a single race since 1921. The actress known for her role in Planet of the Apes participated in Atlanta ’96 in synchronized swimming. Then she began her career as a model and on the big screen. Finally, in Atlanta ’96 he won the gold medal in wrestling (category 100 kilos) and taking advantage of that experience then he went to the famous WWF, where he also had an outstanding performance.
Dams
6 the medals that actor Johny Weissmuller obtained between the 1924 and 1928 Games.
1952 year in which the villain who played Darth Vader Bob Anderson, represented his country at the Helsinki Games.
1 the Olympic Games where Jason Statham participated as part of the British diving team.
RETTON
Other names to keep in mind include: Mary Lou Retton, the 1984 Los Angeles Queen, the 1968 Virginia-born gymnast, was just 16 years old when she became the sports star. Later, he dedicated himself to participating in nine television series between 1985 and 2018.
SHAQ
Many fans place Michael Jordan and Shaq among the athletes who were actors, although by dint of being honest ‘Space Jam’ does not make ‘his majesty’ a career actor nor does the 18 appearances in Shaquielle O’Neil films where highlights ‘Scary Movie 4’.
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