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Native Hawaiian Olympians Honored in 100-Foot Mural in the Birthplace of Surfing on the Heels of the Sport’s Olympic Debut

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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A building-size mural celebrating two native Hawaiian Olympians was unveiled in Honolulu, Hawaii the birthplace of surfing just as Oahus North Shore surf season begins.

Key Points: 
  • A building-size mural celebrating two native Hawaiian Olympians was unveiled in Honolulu, Hawaii the birthplace of surfing just as Oahus North Shore surf season begins.
  • The mural Hee Nalu: Two Hawaiian Olympians was created by artist Kamea Hadar and illustrates dual portraits of Carissa Moore and Duke Kahanamoku.
  • Yet, the dream to have surfing represented on the Olympic stage predates Moores victory by more than 100 years.
  • Over a century later this dream has been realized and Moore, a Native Hawaiian herself, claimed the inaugural gold.