Kahanamoku

American  

[kah-hah-nah-moh-koo] / kɑˌhɑ nɑˈmoʊ ku /

noun

1. Duke Paoa 1890–1968, U.S. swimmer and surfer.

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Example Sentences

The restaurant, which has been a favorite watering hole for tourists and locals for decades, is named in honor of Hawaiian surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku.

From Los Angeles Times

The landmark Pacific Coast Highway eatery, at the base of Las Flores Canyon, was named after Hawaiian surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku.

From Los Angeles Times

Duke Kahanamoku, the legendary Hawaiian athlete who won five Olympic medals as a swimmer from 1912 through 1924, was one of the first and most passionate proponents of introducing his true love — surfing — to the Games.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1922, Weissmuller had become the first man to swim under one minute for the 100m freestyle and he repeated the achievement in Paris, finishing in 59 seconds flat to deny compatriot Duke Kahanamoku a third straight gold in the event.

From BBC

She grew up surfing in the same waters as Duke Kahanamoku, the noted “father of surfing.”

From Seattle Times