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The Story of Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku

Ellie Crowe

This biography follows Duke Kahanamoku, born in Hawaii in 1890, as he becomes a celebrated surfer and swimmer. It covers his Olympic gold medals and world records while also addressing the discrimination he faced. Black-and-white illustrations accompany the account, which includes a timeline, bibliography, and sources. The book connects Kahanamoku’s athletic achievements with his life in Hawaii and the barriers he encountered.

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Themes
Cultural Heritage · History · Racism And Prejudice · Sports
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Published
January 8, 2019
Pages
80
ISBN-13
9781620148525
Language
English
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