Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha will be released in a virtual screening on May 4th 2022.
Tag: Duke Kahanamoku
When Paths Cross Among Hall Of Famers
Harry Huffaker, Duke Kahanamoku, Buster Crabbe, Keo Nakama
Cold Water Acclimatization By Tarzan
Johnny Weissmuller benefitted from taking ice baths during his competitive swimming career and movie career as Tarzan.
Deeds Of Distinction In The Open Water Swimming World
Greatness, however defined, is the quality of being great, distinguished, or eminent. "When I think of great open water swimmers, certain names immediately come to mind," says Steven Munatones. "In history, there were people like Lord Byron, Captain Matthew Webb, Gertrude Ederle, Duke Kahanamoku, Alick Wickham, Robert Dowling, and Annette Kellerman.
Diary Of A Double With Antonio Argüelles – Week 4
Sponsored by KAATSU Global, Huntington Beach,California. Diary of a Double documents the year-long journey of Antonio Argüelles who will attempt a 67 km two-way crossing of the English Channel in September 2021. Throughout this journey, Argüelles will describe his pool and open water swimming workouts, preparation, nutrition, dryland training, and coaching
When Legacy Were Greater Back When
When Legacy Were Greater Back When Photo courtesy of John Titchen. Duke Kahanamoku was one of the most celebrated watermen and aquatic celebrities in history. Kahanamoku, born in 1890, was a 5-time Olympic medalist in swimming, an actor, a lawman, an early beach volleyball player, a renowned lifeguard, and a businessman credited with spreading the sport
Winter Swimming In Lake Arrowhead Dates Back To Crabbe
Winter Swimming In Lake Arrowhead Dates Back To Crabbe Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Buster Crabbe was a two-time Olympic medalist (1928 and 1932) and a famous movie star and television actor who starred in a number of popular films in the 1930's and 1940's. He also played the title role in the serials Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers and
Duke Kahanamoku’s Legacy – A Leg Up On The Competition
Duke Kahanamoku's Legacy - A Leg Up On The Competition Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Google gave honor to Duke Kahanamoku on its home page with a Google Doodle* on what would have been his 125th birthday. One of the most celebrated watermen in history, Kahanamoku was a Hawaii-born 5-time Olympic medalist in swimming, an actor, lawman
Swimming With Aloha…Hawaii Swimming Hall Of Fame
The Hawaii Swimming Hall of Fame and Museum promotes, preserves, and perpetuates Hawaiian aquatic sports for the future by celebrating the achievements of pool and open water swimmers, divers, water polo athletes, and by sponsoring aquatic exhibits and performances. The Hall of Fame is sponsored by the Hawai'i Swimming Legacy Project founded in 2002 with
Stubby Was Studly
Stubby Kruger was an Olympic swimmer from Honolulu, Hawaii who found his way to the 1920 Antwerp Olympics and later Hollywood where he buddied up with Duke Kahanamoku, Buster Crabbe and Johnny Weissmuller. He was a waterman and a backstroker who performed at carnivals and fairs billed as the Incomparable Water Comedian. He also had a career in Hollywood as
