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28 de feb. de 2024 · Duke. Kahanamoku. Three-time Olympian (1912, 1920, 1924); five-time Olympic medalist (3 golds, 2 silvers) Stockholm 1912, gold (100-meter freestyle), silver (4x200 freestyle) Antwerp 1920, gold (100 freestyle, 4x200 freestyle) Paris 1924, silver (100 freestyle)
Kahanamoku, Duke 1890 - 1968 The long-celebrated father of modern surfing, from Honolulu, Hawaii; an Olympic gold medal swimmer and Hawaii's beloved ambassador to the world through much of the first half of the 20th century.
The Ambassador of Aloha. In 1959, when Hawaii became the 50th US State, Kahanamoku was officially named State of Hawaii Ambassador of Aloha. In the following years, he survived brain surgery and even danced the hula with England's Queen Mother, Elizabeth. He lived 77 years and passed away on January 22, 1968. Duke embodies the spirit of Aloha.
Duke Kahanamoku lived life by a central code of values. Embodying the giving, humble and grateful manner for which he became known, Duke shared these values – known as Duke’s Creed – with millions around the world. It has come to represent the Spirit of Aloha and continues to inspire new generations to approach life with open arms, too.
17 de ago. de 2022 · Duke Kahanamoku, el surfista más legendario del siglo XX, protagonizó un rescate que replanteó la normativa de salvamento de la Costa de California.
15 de feb. de 2018 · Em 1912, Duke Kahanamoku escreveu história para a bandeira do Havai ao vencer a medalha de ouro dos 100 metros livres, e a medalha de prata dos 4×200 metros estafetas nos Jogos Olímpicos de Estocolmo. O desporto ganhava um novo herói. E este, ainda por cima, até tocava o ukulele. Duke Kahanamoku: uma estrela internacional do desporto e do ...
22 de ago. de 2014 · Aug. 22, 2014. Duke Kahanamoku, who won a total of five swimming medals in Olympics from 1912 to 1924, probably did more than anyone else to bring the sport of surfing from his native Hawaiian ...
