Who was Duke Kahanamoku?

Answer 1

Was, not is. He died in 1968. He won the Olympic 100 meter freestyle swimming events in 1912 and 1918 and finished second to Johnny Weissmuller in 1924. He appeared in a few movies but was never a star.

He was also a worl-class surfer, and did much to popularize the sport.

Duke Kahanamoku was a world famous champion surfer. He was also an Olympic champion swimmer and an actor in adventure films.

Answer 2

Duke Kahanamoku 1890-1968

The Duke (also known as the Big Kahuna) was a famous surfer from Hawaii and probably the most famous Hawaiian. There is a statue of him on Waikiki Beach.

Answer 3

Duke Kahanamoku was born on August 24, 1890 and died on January 22, 1968. Duke Kahanamoku would have been 77 years old at the time of death or 124 years old today.