Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard
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Duke Kahanamoku rescued eight men from the capsized Thelma in California.
On June 14, 1925, the Thelma boat was capsized in Newport Beach, California. Duke Kahanamoku heroically rescued eight of the men on the boat, and recovered the bodies of the many others who perished. "Duke saw people suffering and struggling and said, 'I can do something.' He just assumed responsibility, and jumped right in the water."
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...
Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard
Clip: 5/10/2022 | 2m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
On June 14, 1925, the Thelma boat was capsized in Newport Beach, California. Duke Kahanamoku heroically rescued eight of the men on the boat, and recovered the bodies of the many others who perished. "Duke saw people suffering and struggling and said, 'I can do something.' He just assumed responsibility, and jumped right in the water."
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How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii
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Duke Kahanamoku shattered the Amateur Athletic Union's swim record in 1911. (2m 40s)
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Paul Strauch recounts a conversation he had with Duke about the power of the word "Aloha." (2m 10s)
Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming
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Duke found his mind and body shocked by his first time swimming in an indoor pool. (2m 27s)
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
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Jason Momoa narrates the story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku. (1m 56s)
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...