Royal Waters: Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku

Duke Kahanamoku, born on August 24, 1890, was a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian), a competitive swimmer, and most credited with making the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing popular.  He qualified for the US Olympic swim-team in 1912 and went on to win 5 Olympic medals; 3 of which were gold.  He was also an actor, a beach volleyball player, a profoundly good samaritan, and a businessman.  Google honored him as their Google header image on August 24, 2015, which would have been his 125th birthday.   

Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku--Royalty

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