Duke Kahanamoku Statue - Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
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N 21° 16.527 W 157° 49.518
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The larger than life bronze statue of Duke Kahanamoku is located on Kuhio Beach in the Waikiki district of Honolulu, Oahu.
Waymark Code: WMRMYN
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2016
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"Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) was a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) competition swimmer, who is widely credited with popularizing the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing. He was born towards the end of the Kingdom of Hawaii, just before the overthrow, living well into statehood as a United States citizen. He was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming. Duke was also a law enforcement officer, an actor, a beach volleyball player and businessman.
His name "Duke" has often been confused with a royal title; however, it was his given name, passed down from his father. His grandparents were attendants to the Kamehamehas. While not a formal member of the royal family, he was descended from Alapainui, who ruled Hawaii Island." (
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