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Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (* 24. August 1890 in Honolulu, Königreich Hawaiʻi; † 22. Januar 1968 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Vereinigte Staaten) war dreimal Schwimmolympiasieger und gilt allgemein als Begründer des modernen Wellenreitens. Nach einem Rückgang im 19. wurde es Anfang des 20.
- 24. August 1890
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- Duke Kahanamoku
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.
- 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- 190 lb (86 kg)
- United States
- Freestyle
Learn about the life and achievements of Duke Kahanamoku, the Hawaiian swimmer who won two Olympic gold medals in the 100m freestyle and popularised surfing around the world. Discover his story from his childhood in Hawaii to his double victory in Antwerp 1920 and his legacy in the sport.
16. Jan. 2017 · Der König der Surfer. Er schwamm Weltrekorde, spielte in Hollywood-Filmen und vermittelte der Welt die Faszination des Surfens. Duke Kahanamoku war so etwas wie ein hawaiianischer Superheld ...
18. März 2024 · Olympic Games. 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 and achievements of Duke Kahanamoku, the Hawai'ian legend who introduced surfing to the world and exemplified the Spirit of Aloha. From his Olympic swimming and surfing medals to his lifesaving heroics and movie stardom, discover how he changed the sport and culture of water sports.
3. Mai 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Duke Kahanamoku, the Hawaiian waterman who broke racial barriers and introduced surfing to the world. From his childhood as a swimmer and surfer to his Olympic medals and his role as an ambassador of aloha, this timeline covers his many milestones in sports and culture.
