Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku of Hawaii made his first Olympic appearance in 1912. Competing in the 100m freestyle, he equalled the world record in a qualifying heat. In the final, he was so far ahead that ...

We are pleased to announce this year's shortlisted titles for the 2024 Duke of Wellington Medal for Military History. The Duke of Wellington Medal for Military History is awarded on an annual basis ...

In 2021 Carissa Moore clinched her fifth World Surf League championship and a few months later became the first female to win ...

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an outdoor swimming complex where [the widely recognized father of surfing] Duke Kahanamoku trained for the Olympics. He was the first Hawaiian to win medals there.” —Mark Pei, co-owner of ...

Great athletes have been born all across America. Serena Williams may have gotten her start on tennis courts in Compton, but she was born in Michigan. Take a look below and see the most famous ...

ATLANTA — Duke basketball faltered down the stretch in a 77-72 loss to Kentucky at the Champions Classic in Atlanta. The sixth-ranked Blue Devils (2-1) were on the wrong end of a second-half ...

To celebrate the return of the Games to France, each Games medal is embellished with an original piece of the Eiffel Tower. To create this meeting between the most prestigious object of the Games and ...

One thing to know: Duke Kahanamoku first gained notoriety when he qualified for the US Olympic swimming team in 1912, winning a gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle. In his post-swimming career ...