Who was Duke Kahanamoku and what did he invent?
Q: Who was Duke Kahanamoku and what did he invent?
A: Duke Kahanamoku was a Hawaiian athlete who is called the inventor of modern surfing.
Q: Besides surfing, what else was Duke Kahanamoku known for?
A: Besides surfing, Duke Kahanamoku was known for being on the United States Olympic team as a swimmer and winning several silver and gold medals.
Q: Is Duke Kahanamoku known as the Big Kahuna?
A: No, Duke Kahanamoku is not known as the Big Kahuna. He himself rejected that term, because he knew its meaning.
Q: What is the Big Kahuna?
A: The Big Kahuna is a character in the Gidget story based on a portrayal of Tube Steak Tracy, a famous surfer of the '40s & '50s in Malibu.
Q: Who was Tube Steak Tracy?
A: Tube Steak Tracy was a famous surfer of the '40s & '50s in Malibu, who was a character in the Gidget story based on the Big Kahuna.
Q: When was Duke Kahanamoku born and when did he pass away?
A: Duke Kahanamoku was born on August 24, 1890 and passed away on January 22, 1968.
Q: How many gold and silver medals did Duke Kahanamoku win?
A: It is not specified how many gold and silver medals Duke Kahanamoku won.
