What is it about?
Duke Kahanamoku is a towering figure in surfing history. This article evaluates his contribution to Australian surfboard riding and argues that the belief that he introduced surfing is a myth.
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Why is it important?
This article contributes to understanding of historical myths, extends knowledge of Duke Kahanamoku and prior Australian surfers, and examines the resilience and tenacity of myths.
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This page is a summary of: Myth-making in Australian Sport History: Re-evaluating Duke Kahanamoku's Contribution to Surfing, Australian Historical Studies, June 2011, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/1031461x.2010.529922.
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