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Saturday, July 20, 2024

Duke Kahanamoku


Although he came to the world's attention as an Olympic swimmer, earning a gold medal in 1912, Duke Kahanamoku is best known for popularizing the sport of surfing.  A legend and hero here in Hawaii, there are bronze statues, memorial sports facilities, and other tributes to him.
Below, a very young Duke rides a wave:




 

4 comments:

  1. Ja, eine Legende, die sogar in Europa bekannt ist.
    Duke und Hawaii sind eins :)

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  2. I have seen a few old videos of him and he makes it all seem so effortless. I have tried a couple of times and forget it! Lol.

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