Duke Kanamoku
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Duke Kanamoku has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Big Picture (Jun 2025).
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was a Hawaiian competition swimmer, lifeguard, and popularizer of the sport of surfing. A Native Hawaiian, he was born 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 the world record holder of the 100-meters free style in swimming, and was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming, winning medals in 1912, 1920 and 1924.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jun 2025 on The Big Picture |
Who talks about Duke Kanamoku on podcasts?
Duke Kanamoku came up; the most recent mention was Jun 2025 on The Big Picture.
What is Duke Kanamoku mentioned alongside?
Duke Kanamoku is most often mentioned alongside Apple Inc., Louisiana and Captain Phillips.
Mentioned together: Apple Inc., Louisiana, Captain Phillips, Eric Hayes, NCIS Hawaii, St. Mary's College, Aloha Harvest, Lahaina, Humble Hearts, Raising Lahaina