Duke Kahanamoku

Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) was a Hawaiian competition swimmer, lifeguard and actor, winning five Olympic medals during his athletic career and helping to popularize the sport of surfing in the early 20th century.

Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku, conegut com a Duke Kahanamoku, (Honolulu, Hawaii, 24 d'agost de 1890 - Honolulu, Hawaii, 22 de gener de 1968) fou un nedador i waterpolista nord-americà guanyador de cinc medalles olímpiques. És considerat l'inventor del surf modern. També va ser un actor, advocat, jugador de voleibol de platja i home de negocis.