Duke Kahanamoku

Duke Kahanamoku

Acting
Born
August 24, 1890 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Died
January 22, 1968
Age
Died at age 77

Biography

Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) was a Hawaiian competition swimmer, lifeguard and actor, winning five Olympic medals during his athletic career and helping to popularize the sport of surfing in the early 20th century.

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