Duke Kahanamoku, popularizer of modern surfing, won the 100-meter freestyle at the Swimming Championships in which European country in 1912?

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Last updated Aug 25 2025.
Originally posted Aug 24 2025 12:29 PM.

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Stockholm Sweden. Duke won 2 medals at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics.

Won 2 Olympic medals in Stockholm - setting the record for the gold in the 100-meter freestyle and winning silver with the US freestyle relay team.

Aug 24 2025, 3:55 PM

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He participated and won in a national swimming championship shortly after the Olympic Games in Stockholm.

Aug 25 2025, 1:57 PM