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Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (Honolulu, 24 de agosto de 1890 – 22 de enero de 1968), conocido como Gran Kahuna o The Big Kahuna, fue un atleta hawaiano, considerado el inventor del surf moderno. [1] Fue también campeón de natación en los Juegos Olímpicos. [2]
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) was a Hawaiian competition swimmer who popularized the sport of surfing. A Native Hawaiian, he was born to a minor noble family less than three years before the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Duke Kahanamoku (left) receiving a gold medal from King Albert I of Belgium at the Olympics in Antwerp, 1920. (more) Kahanamoku set three universally recognized world records in the 100-yard freestyle between July 5, 1913, and September 5, 1917 (53 seconds; broken by Johnny Weissmuller in 1922).
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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5 de may. de 2017 · Aunque las primeras manifestaciones surferas datan de finales del siglo XVIII (anotaciones del capitán James Cook en sus viajes por la Polinesia), es el hawaiano Kahanamoku el verdadero impulsor...
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.
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.
