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DUKE KANANAMOKU is a legendary figure from Hawaii whose stories and exploits continue fascinate people today. This expert surfer was the very first athlete from Hawaii to compete in the Olympics in 1912 in Stockholm, where he won the gold medal in the 100 meter freestyle and silver medal on the relay team.

The Duke Kahanamoku Statue was erected at Waikiki Beach in commemoration of the 100th anniversary since his birth. Everyone knows that Waikiki Beach Park was his favorite surfing spot and the statue shows a handsome Duke standing in front of his surfboards, hiss arms outstretched in welcome to fellow surfers and friends.

Everyday, tourists and locals alike adorn the neck on this 5-meter high statue with fresh leis. Actually, many believe that praying to the statue and giving Duke leis will bring good waves to the islands!

「Duke Kahanamoku Statue」
Waikiki, Kalakaua Street
Across from Hyatt Regency Hotel