What is Duke Kahanamoku's middle name?
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola
What is Duke Kahanamoku's full name?
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku
Duke Kahanamoku nickname(s):
Duke P Kahanamoku, The Duke, The Big Kahuna, Father of Surfing, Mr. Hawaii, Hawaii's Ambassador of Aloha
Duke Kahanamoku date of birth:
August 24, 1890
How old was Duke Kahanamoku when died?
77
Where was Duke Kahanamoku born?
Honolulu, HI, USA
When did Duke Kahanamoku die?
January 22, 1968
Where did Duke Kahanamoku die?
Honolulu, HI, USA
Why did Duke Kahanamoku die?
Heart Attack
How tall is Duke Kahanamoku?
6' 1" (185 cm)
How much does Duke Kahanamoku weigh?
190 lbs (86.2 kg)
Duke Kahanamoku body shape:
Athletic
What color are Duke Kahanamoku's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Duke Kahanamoku's hair?
Black
Is Duke Kahanamoku gay or straight?
Straight
What is Duke Kahanamoku nationality?
American
What is Duke Kahanamoku's occupation?
Swimmer, Actor
Duke Kahanamoku claim to fame:
Olympic medalist in swimming
Short Biography
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) was a Kānaka 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.