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# Duke Kahanamoku

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Duke Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968), was a Hawaiian athlete who is called the inventor of modern surfing. He was also on the United States Olympic team as a swimmer, and won several silver and gold medals. His nickname was The Big Kahuna.

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Categories: Olympic gold medalists | Athletes from the United States | 1890 births | 1968 deaths

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