The Waikiki Hula Boys

Duke Kahanamoku Duke Kahanamoku Hawaiian surfer and actor Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) 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 a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming, winning medals in 1912, 1920 and 1924.[3] Quick facts Personal information, Full name ... Duke Kahanamoku Duke Kahanamoku c. 1912 Personal information Full name Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku Born (1890-08-24)August 24, 1890 Haleʻākala, Honolulu, Kingdom of Hawaii Died January 22, 1968(1968-01-22) (aged 77) Honolulu, Hawaii,…

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