Top 9 Quotes & Sayings by Duke Kahanamoku

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Last updated on November 26, 2024.

Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was a competition swimmer who popularized the sport of surfing. A Native Hawaiian, he was born to a minor noble family less than three years before the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. He lived to see the territory's admission as a state, and became a United States citizen. He was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming, winning medals in 1912, 1920 and 1924.

American - Athlete | August 24, 1890 - January 22, 1968

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Every day of the year where the water is 76, day and night, and the waves roll high, I take my sled, without runners, and coast down the face of the big waves that roll in at Waikiki.

Duke Kahanamoku

I have never coasted down a hill of frozen rain.

Duke Kahanamoku

Just take your time - wave comes. Let the other guys go, catch another one.

Duke Kahanamoku

Out of the water, I am nothing.

Duke Kahanamoku

I have never seen snow and do not know what winter means.

Duke Kahanamoku

Don't talk - keep it in your heart.

Duke Kahanamoku

Out of water, I am nothing.

Duke Kahanamoku

In Hawaii, we greet friends, loved ones or strangers with Aloha, which means love. Aloha is the key word to the universal spirit of real hospitality, which makes Hawaii renowned as the world's center of understanding and fellowship. Try meeting or leaving people with Aloha. You'll be surprised by their reaction. I believe it and it is my creed. Aloha to you.

Duke Kahanamoku

I am only happy when I am swimming like a fish.

Duke Kahanamoku

Top 9 Quotes & Sayings by Duke Kahanamoku

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