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Biografia. Ele foi um dos idealizadores do surf moderno. Foi nos Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 1912 em Estocolmo, como nadador, que começou a conquistar suas glórias olímpicas, que continuaram durante a Primeira Guerra Mundial e foram testadas mais uma vez nos Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 1920 em Antuérpia e 1924 em Paris.
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) was a Hawaiian competition swimmer who popularized the sport of surfing. A Native Hawaiian, he was born to a minor noble family less than three years before the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
9 de abr. de 2022 · Conheça a trajetória do havaiano que popularizou o surfe no mundo, nadando em Olimpíadas e ensinando a prática em praias de outros países. Saiba como ele enfrentou o racismo e a perseguição à cultura polinésia.
24 de ago. de 2020 · Veja imagens do lendário surfer e nadador havaiano, que nasceu em 24 de agosto de 1890 e é homenageado como Duke’s Day. Confira suas conquistas olímpicas, seus amigos famosos e seu espírito Aloha.
Duke Kahanamoku (born August 26, 1890, near Waikiki, Hawaii [now in the United States]—died January 22, 1968, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.) was a Hawaiian surfer and swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals for the United States and who for several years was considered the greatest freestyle swimmer in the world.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the life of Duke Kahanamoku, the Hawaiian swimmer and surfer who won five Olympic medals and popularized both sports worldwide. Explore his achievements, milestones, and legacy through a timeline of photos and text.
Learn about the life and achievements of Duke Kahanamoku, the Hawaiian swimmer who won two Olympic 100m freestyle titles in 1912 and 1920, and popularised surfing around the world. Discover how he overcame challenges, set records, and became a cultural icon.
