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2 de may. de 2024 · May 2, 2024 3:00 AM EDT. George Downing, a pioneering figure in the world of surfing, left an indelible mark on the sport through his talent, innovation, and dedication. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1930, Downing was one of the last of the old-time Waikiki beach boys mentored by Duke Kahanamoku.
19 de abr. de 2024 · Duke Kahanamoku, with his mighty swimming strokes, seemed to be all around the at all times, and whenever a head bobbed up, he was there to grab the drowning man and place him on a surfboard. Hale, Vultee, and Herwig were as active, and in several Instances they were dragged under the surface by the death clutches of the drowning men, but in each instance they broke the clutch and saved their man.
17 de abr. de 2024 · The Moniz family had always held a deep friendship with Duke Kahanamoku’s successor, Rell Sunn. Filling Rell’s slippers could be the biggest challenge of Kelia’s life. But friends and historians considered her the heir to Rell’s crown, with all the joy and struggle such a role brought.
30 de abr. de 2024 · Duke Kahanamoku: The Father of Modern Surfing. Image Courtesy of The New York Times. Early life and achievements. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1890, Duke Kahanamoku grew up surrounded by the ocean. He quickly became an accomplished swimmer, winning Olympic gold in the 100-meter freestyle in 1912 and 1920.
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25 de abr. de 2024 · Duke Kahanamoku, commonly known as “The Duke,” became one of these men and helped propel surfing and swimming as it had not been done before. Of native Hawaiian descent, Duke was a three-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming and spread surfing to the United States and Australia with his Hawaiian friend George Freeth.
17 de abr. de 2024 · Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku is most famously known as the man who popularised surfing and is credited with revolutionising the sport in Australia after an exhibition in Freshwater on Sydney’s ...
