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.
After smashing the Amateur Athletic Union's world record in 1911, Duke Kahanamoku was brought from Hawaii to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to prove his talents in another race. But Duke found his mind and body shocked by his first time swimming in an indoor pool. Though he lost this race, he would go on to win many more. "The building blocks of a waterman is humility," says surfer Laird Hamilton.
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...
Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming
Clip: 5/10/2022 | 2m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
After smashing the Amateur Athletic Union's world record in 1911, Duke Kahanamoku was brought from Hawaii to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to prove his talents in another race. But Duke found his mind and body shocked by his first time swimming in an indoor pool. Though he lost this race, he would go on to win many more. "The building blocks of a waterman is humility," says surfer Laird Hamilton.
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Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard
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Duke Kahanamoku rescued eight men from the capsized Thelma in California. (2m 41s)
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)
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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