🌊 Duke Kahanamoku — The Father of Modern Surfing and Olympic Legend🏄‍♂️🥇 Here's a short story of the incredible story of Duke Kahanamoku, the Hawaiian waterman who became a five-time Olympic medalist and global ambassador of aloha. From setting world records in swimming to heroically saving lives after a shipwreck in 1925, Duke’s legacy goes far beyond the waves. 🏆 Olympic Champion. Surfing Pioneer. Lifesaver. #Indigenous #indigenouspeoples #FirstNations #indigenouspeople #indigenoushistory
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🌊 Duke Kahanamoku — The Father of Modern Surfing and Olympic Legend🏄‍♂️🥇 Here's a short story of the incredible story of Duke Kahanamoku, the Hawaiian waterman who became a five-time Olympic medalist and global ambassador of aloha. From setting world records in swimming to heroically saving lives after a shipwreck in 1925, Duke’s legacy goes far beyond the waves. 🏆 Olympic Champion. Surfing Pioneer. Lifesaver. #Indigenous #indigenouspeoples #FirstNations #indigenouspeople #indigenoushistory
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Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku shattered records as a swimmer and is known as the father of modern surfing, popularising the sport globally - including the shores of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Born 24 August 1890, Duke didn’t just ride waves, he made waves around the world. 🌊🌍 | ABC Pacific
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Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku shattered records as a swimmer and is known as the father of modern surfing, popularising the sport globally - including the shores of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Born 24 August 1890, Duke didn’t just ride waves, he made waves around the world. 🌊🌍 | ABC Pacific
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Mahalo nui loa to all the talented surfers and surf fans who came out and supported with aloha at our Hawaii Tandem Surfing Challenge at the 2025 Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest! | Duke's OceanFest
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Mahalo nui loa to all the talented surfers and surf fans who came out and supported with aloha at our Hawaii Tandem Surfing Challenge at the 2025 Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest! | Duke's OceanFest
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Meet Duke Kahanamoku, five-time Olympic medalist who shattered records as a swimmer and brought surfing to the world stage. “American Masters: Waterman — Duke: Ambassador of Aloha” premieres Tuesday, May 10 at 9/8c on PBS. [VID: Historic and reenactment footage of Duke Kahanamoku with voiceover. Transcript: At 14, Duke Kahanamoku embraced his responsibility to master the ultimate Hawaiian tradition, becoming a Waterman. As a kid in Hawaii, you wanted to be a Waterman and the Duke was the Big Kah
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Meet Duke Kahanamoku, five-time Olympic medalist who shattered records as a swimmer and brought surfing to the world stage. “American Masters: Waterman — Duke: Ambassador of Aloha” premieres Tuesday, May 10 at 9/8c on PBS. [VID: Historic and reenactment footage of Duke Kahanamoku with voiceover. Transcript: At 14, Duke Kahanamoku embraced his responsibility to master the ultimate Hawaiian tradition, becoming a Waterman. As a kid in Hawaii, you wanted to be a Waterman and the Duke was the Big Kah
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🌊 Duke Kahanamoku: The Swimmer Who Taught the World to Surf 🏅
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🌊 Duke Kahanamoku: The Swimmer Who Taught the World to Surf 🏅
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Duke Kahanamoku wasn’t just a surfing legend 🏄‍♂️—he won 5 Olympic swimming medals, taught people to surf all over the world, and even brought the sport to California, Australia, and beyond. Basically, he made waves everywhere—literally and figuratively! #surfing #waikiki #IslandVibes #fblifestyle #oceanlife | Spirit of Hawaii
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Duke Kahanamoku wasn’t just a surfing legend 🏄‍♂️—he won 5 Olympic swimming medals, taught people to surf all over the world, and even brought the sport to California, Australia, and beyond. Basically, he made waves everywhere—literally and figuratively! #surfing #waikiki #IslandVibes #fblifestyle #oceanlife | Spirit of Hawaii
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The true story of Duke Kahanamoku! Comment “POD” to learn more 🤙 Meet the legend who brought surfing to the world! 🌺 Duke Kahanamoku’s courage, kindness, and aloha spirit changed history, on and off the waves. 🏄‍♂️✨ Want to know how one Hawaiian icon inspired a global movement? Comment “POD” to learn more 🤙 | Hawaii's Best Travel
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The true story of Duke Kahanamoku! Comment “POD” to learn more 🤙 Meet the legend who brought surfing to the world! 🌺 Duke Kahanamoku’s courage, kindness, and aloha spirit changed history, on and off the waves. 🏄‍♂️✨ Want to know how one Hawaiian icon inspired a global movement? Comment “POD” to learn more 🤙 | Hawaii's Best Travel
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Do you know about the kick that made Duke Kahanamoku swim faster than everyone else? "Waterman -- Duke: Ambassador of Aloha premieres TONIGHT at 9/8c on PBS. [VID: Reenactment footage of Duke swimming and surfing. Transcript: Duke Kahanamoku's greatest accomplishments. On August 12, 1911, Duke smashed the world record in 100-yard freestyle in the first Amateur Athletic Union race held in Hawaii. Duke is a five-time Olympic medalist. He won his first gold medal in 100-meter freestyle and the silv
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🌊 Born as prophesied and destined for greatness, Duke Kahanamoku was more than a legendary waterman — he was the embodiment of aloha. From representing the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi in the Olympics to saving lives off the coast of California, his legacy ripples across oceans and generations. Duke wasn’t just a champion swimmer and surfer — he was a living symbol of grace, courage, and unity. A true inspiration to the world. #DukeKahanamoku #AlohaSpirit #HawaiianCulture #carnationlei #hawaiiflowerlei |
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Happy Birthday Duke Kahanamoku! Hawaii's original ambassador of Aloha, Olympic champion, and Godfather of Surfing! Interview by Bruce Brown #livelaughaloha #dukekahanamoku #ambassadorofaloha #olympian #hauolilahanau | Live Laugh Aloha
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