Out of the water, I am nothing.
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Duke Kahanamoku
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1890, Duke Kahanamoku was an Olympic swimming gold medalist and the 'Father of Modern Surfing.' He introduced Hawaii's traditional surfing culture to the world while setting swimming world records. Embodying the aloha spirit, he is the person who contributed most to international recognition of Hawaiian culture - virtually a founding father in Hawaii.
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