On this day, 98 years ago, April 5, 1927 (March 4, 1927 in the lunar calendar), American swimmer Johnny Weismolle set three world records in one day. 17-year-old Johnny Weismoler On April 5, 1927, famous swimming star Johnny Weismoler from Winderberg, Pennsylvania, USA, set three world records, thus becoming the record holder in various competitions from the 100-yard to half-mile freestyle. At the 1924 Olympics, he won the 100-meter swimming competition in 59 seconds, and finished first in the 400-meter competition in 5 minutes and 4 seconds.