Samuel Kahanamoku
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Samuel Alapai Kahanamoku (November 4, 1902 – April 26, 1966) was an American
swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
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In the 1924 Olympics he won a bronze medal in the 100 m freestyle event.
He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii
and was the younger brother of Duke Kahanamoku
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
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In the 1924 Olympics he won a bronze medal in the 100 m freestyle event.
He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. Honolulu is the southernmost major U.S. city. Although the name "Honolulu" refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and county government are consolidated as the City and...
and was the younger brother of Duke Kahanamoku
Duke Kahanamoku
Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was a Hawaiian swimmer, actor, lawman, early beach volleyball player and businessman credited with spreading the sport of surfing. He was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming.-Early years:The name "Duke" is not a title, but a given name...
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