Duke Kahanamoku

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Born August 24, 1890 · Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Died January 22, 1968

Also known as Duke Kahanamoko · Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku

Biography

Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was a Hawaiian competition swimmer, lifeguard, and popularizer of the sport of surfing. A Native Hawaiian, he was born three years before the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. He lived to see the territory's admission as a state and became a United States citizen. He was the world record holder of the 100-meters free style in swimming, and was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming, winning medals in 1912, 1920 and 1924.

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