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

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Born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1890, 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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Born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1890, Duke Kahanamoku's Other Quotes

Out of the water, I am nothing.

The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun.

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