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Duke Kahanamoku

The Olympic swimmer and 'father of modern surfing' who became Hawaii's global ambassador.

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The Olympic swimmer and 'father of modern surfing' who became Hawaii's global ambassador.

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The Olympic swimmer and 'father of modern surfing' who became Hawaii's global ambassador.

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Duke Kahanamoku was from Hawaii.

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