Samuel Kahanamoku

Samuel Alapai Kahanamoku (November 4, 1902 – April 26, 1966) was an American competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, where he won a bronze medal in the men's 100-meter freestyle event.[1] He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and was the younger brother of the surfer and Olympic gold medalist Duke Kahanamoku and elder brother of Sargent Kahanamoku.

Samuel Kahanamoku
Personal information
Full nameSamuel Alapai Kahanamoku
National teamUnited States
Born(1902-11-04)November 4, 1902
Honolulu, Hawaii
DiedApril 26, 1966(1966-04-26) (aged 63)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubHui Nalu Club
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
1924 Paris 100 m freestyle

See also

References

  1. "Samuel Kahanamoku". Olympedia. Retrieved November 13, 2021.

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