Famous Surfers - Biographies & Interesting Facts

Birthdate: August 24, 1890

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Haleʻākala, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Died: January 22, 1968

Duke Kahanamoku was an American competitive swimmer and surfer. He is credited with popularizing the ancient Hawaiian surfing. As a swimmer, Kahanamoku won three gold medals in two different Olympics. Kahanamoku was inducted into both the Surfing Hall of Fame and International Swimming Hall of Fame. He has been also inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame.

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