1932olympics

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Duke P. Kahanamoku (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

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  • EspressoBuzz said:
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Kahanamoku
  • blaneyphoto. said:
    This is a fantastic addition!
  • Dazzling Teeth said:
    dude this guy is so cool, his athleticism is practically legendary. There is a statue of him in huntington beach, ca
  • Dynamic Eye said:
    The Duke. Father of modern day surfing. Rode waves for 2 miles off Waikiki in the early 1900's.
  • BobMeade said:
    There is also a statue of the Duke at Freshwater Beach, Sydney, Australia near where he introduced surfboard riding to Australia. Great photo!

The Australian Olympic Team at the Olympic Stadium, Los Angeles, 1932 / photographer unknown

from State Library of New South Wales

  • Andrey Timofeev said:
    wow!
  • Deeply Trend said:
    Considering the size of the team and what medals they brought home, I'd guess that the 1932 Olympic team was our most successful per head.
  • State Library of New South Wales said:
    Yes HoldenV8 - in those days competitiors paid their way. Only a few could afford to go in the "amateur" days before huge government and commercial sponsorship, so you would only go if you had a good chance