“I've got 110/60, a 60 pulse, 185 cholesterol,” said Louis Zamperini in an interview at 86 years old. “I'm told I have the vitals of a 35-year-old. And with all I've been through, they thought I'd be dead by 55! I almost did lose a kidney after being dehydrated on that raft and fighting those sharks. But the kidney bounced back.”
To say Louis Zamperini lived an extraordinary life would be an understatement. The events that unfolded throughout his life are even almost unbelievable. From Olympic runner to prisoner of war, he's lived through it all, and on December 25th, the story of the remarkable man's life will appear on the big screen. So before you head to the theater, here are 10 interesting facts about Louis Zamperini that you may not have known.
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