Duke Kahanamoku
Swimming
United States of America
| Full Name | Duke Kahanamoku |
| Profession / Role | Freestyle Swimmer |
| Date of Birth | 24 Aug, 1890 |
Born on 24th August 1890, Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was a professional competitive swimmer from Hawaii who made the surfing sport prominent.
His Achievements:-
- Bagged a gold medal in 100 m freestyle and a silver medal in the 4x200 m freestyle, at the 1912 Summer Olympic Games, held in Stockholm
- Bagged two gold medals at the 1920 Summer Olympic Games, held in Antwerp. He won the medals in the 100 m freestyle and 4x200 m freestyle categories.
- Roped in a silver medal in the 100 m freestyle category at the 1924 Summer Olympic Games, held in Paris, France
- Inducted into the Swimming Hall of Fame in the year 1965
Updated On : 25 Nov, 2021
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