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In his later surfing career, he would often use smaller boards but always preferred those made of wood. Kahanamoku was a powerful swimmer. On August 11, 1911, he was timed at 55.4 seconds in the 100 yards (91 m) freestyle , beating the existing world record by 4.6 seconds, in the salt water of Honolulu Harbor.
George Douglas Freeth Jr. (November 8, 1883 – April 7, 1919) was an American lifeguard, surfer, and swimming instructor of English and Native Hawaiian descent.Freeth popularized surfing in Southern California when he arrived in Los Angeles in 1907 and built the foundation for the state's professional lifeguard service.
Modern surfing: Duke Kahanamoku [64] Popularized modern surfing worldwide by showcasing the sport internationally, refining surfing techniques, and inspiring global interest in Hawaiian surf culture. Rodeo bareback bronc riding: Earl W. Bascom [65] [66] Designed and made the first one-hand rigging in 1924 Rugby union: A. G. Guillemard [67]
In the 20th century, Native Hawaiian Olympic swimmer Duke Kahanamoku popularized the sport through his national and international travels and he is considered the father of modern surfing.
In the last half century of competitive surfing, nearly all professionals have learned to surf as children and were essentially prodigies, as in most modern professional sports. In 1920, Duke Kahanamoku, the "Father of Modern Surfing", proposed that the sport be included in the Olympics.
It only reemerged decades later thanks to Hawaiians like Duke Kahanamoku, the Olympic gold medal swimmer who is regarded as the father of modern surfing. Surfers were still “typecast as truants ...
The Father of Modern Surfing. Made appearances in Hollywood films (Mr. Roberts with Henry Fonda and Wake of the Red Witch with John Wayne). [22] Dave Kalama (1964– ) (Haw) windsurfing and paddleboard champion
The founder of the world's first inland surfing lake said the idea was born out of a deathbed promise to his father. Five years ago, Nick Hounsfield officially opened The Wave in Bristol, a 26 ...