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Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku dit Duke Kahanamoku, né le 24 août 1890 à Honolulu ( Hawaï) et mort le 22 janvier 1968 dans la même ville, est un nageur et un surfeur américain.
Découvrez la légende de Duke Kahanamoku, le nageur hawaïen qui a dominé le 100 m nage libre aux Jeux de 1912 et 1920, et qui a popularisé le surf dans le monde. Retrouvez son parcours, ses exploits et ses anecdotes sur le site de l'Olympisme.
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.
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.
Duke Kahanamoku (left) receiving a gold medal from King Albert I of Belgium at the Olympics in Antwerp, 1920. Kahanamoku set three universally recognized world records in the 100-yard freestyle between July 5, 1913, and September 5, 1917 (53 seconds; broken by Johnny Weissmuller in 1922).
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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 legend who popularized surfing, swimming, and lifesaving around the world. Discover how he introduced the world to the Hawaiian way of life and the spirit of aloha.
