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22 de may. de 2024 · In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Olympic Champion, Duke Kahanamoku.
24 de may. de 2024 · Duke Kahanamoku Beach, en la isla de Oahu, encabeza la lista de las 10 mejores playas de EE.UU. que elabora anualmente "Dr. Beach", también conocido como el científico costero Stephen...
24 de may. de 2024 · 1. Who was Duke Kahanamoku? Duke Kahanamoku was a Hawaiian swimmer and surfer, known for his Olympic achievements and for popularizing the sport of surfing globally. 2. How tall was Duke Kahanamoku? Duke Kahanamoku was 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall. 3. Who was Duke Kahanamoku’s wife? Duke Kahanamoku was married to Nadine Alexander.
17 de may. de 2024 · This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we spotlight an Olympic swimming champion and “father of modern surfing,” Duke Kahanamoku.
26 de may. de 2024 · Duke famously arrived in Honolulu in 1935 and befriended the storied Native Hawaiian Kahanamoku brothers, including Duke Kahanamoku, who is credited with popularising surfing.
Hace 2 días · Key to this diffusion were the American writer Jack London and the Hawaiian surfers George Freeth and Duke Kahanamoku. After visiting Waikiki, London published several accounts of surfing in popular American magazines; in 1907 the American industrialist Henry Huntington hired Freeth, whom he billed as the “man who can walk on water ...
27 de may. de 2024 · Over a century ago, a young Duke Kahanamoku found himself far from the silver sand beaches at home in Hawaii, and instead, at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. But Here’s our guide for all things Olympic Surfing in 2024, including competitors, format, location, judging criteria, and how to watch surfers go for gold.
