As Johnny Weissmuller charged to the gold medal in the 100 free, consequently ushering in a changing of the guard, Kahanamoku snared the silver medal at the age of 33, with his brother, Samuel ...

Mr. Kahanamoku grew up a bronzed beach boy in Waikiki, where he spent his days developing skills in swimming and surfing. At the age of 21, he was timed at 55.4 seconds in the 100-yard freestyle ...

At the 1924 Olympics in Paris, he won a silver medal in the 100-meter freestyle. His brother, Samuel Kahanamoku, won the bronze medal, and Johnny Weismuller captured the gold.