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   Learn about Duke Kahanamoku, a Hawaiian swimmer and surfer who won five Olympic medals and popularized surfing. Find out his family background, career, and legacy in this comprehensive article.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Duke-KahanamokuDuke Kahanamoku | Biography, Olympics, & Facts | Britannica

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   Learn about Duke Kahanamoku, a Hawaiian surfer and swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals and developed the flutter kick. Find out his achievements, awards, and career as a sheriff and a movie actor.

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4. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersDuke Kahanamoku biography and life timeline | American ... - PBS

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   May 3, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Duke Kahanamoku, the Hawaiian swimmer and surfer who broke racial barriers and introduced surfing to the world. Explore his milestones from 1890 to 1999, from Olympic gold medals to Hollywood roles to ambassadorship.

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7. dukekahanamoku.com › the-duke-kahanamoku-storyThe Duke Kahanamoku Story

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   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.

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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.

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   Sep 11, 2020 · 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.

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    Learn about Duke Kahanamoku, the Hawaiian swimmer who won three gold medals in the 100m freestyle at the 1912 and 1920 Olympics. He also acted in Hollywood films and popularized surfing worldwide.

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    Who was Duke Kahanamoku?

    • Duke Kahanamoku was about to celebrate his 30th birthday (he was born on 24 August 1890 in Honolulu, in what was then the Kingdom of Hawaii) when he set out to defend his 100m freestyle title in the "dark, cold and muddy" waters of the 100m-long Olympic pool that had been built for the Games of the VII Olympiad.

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    Did Duke Kahanamoku win the Olympic 100m freestyle twice in a row?

    • At the Antwerp 1920 Games, Hawaiian champion Duke Kahanamoku became the first swimmer to win the Olympic 100m freestyle twice in a row. This came after his first title eight years earlier in Stockholm.

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    What is the Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex?

    • The Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex (DKAC) serves as the home for the University of Hawai‘i’s swimming and diving and women’s water polo teams. The facility, located on the University’s lower campus, includes a 50-meter training pool and a separate 25-yard competition and diving pool.

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    How many times has Duke Kahanamoku been re-elected?

    • He is re-elected 13 times until the post is abolished in 1960. Kahanamoku marries Nadine Alexander. Duke Kahanamoku is the official U.S. representative at the Melbourne Olympics. He is appointed the new state of Hawaii’s Official Ambassador of Aloha. In his continued presence at Olympic games, Kahanamoku is an official guest at the Tokyo Olympics.

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