Duke's Legends Of Swimming - In Freshwater Rock Pool

The purpose of Duke Kahanamoku’s visit to Australia in the summer of 1914/15 was specifically to swim. He was invited by Cecil Healy at the Stockholm Olympic. Cecil who was swimming for Australia in the 100 metre freestyle final against Duke requested that the final be delayed as Duke had not turned up on time. They delayed the race and sure enough Duke won Olympic Gold and Cecil won silver. This was a great act of sportsmanship and created a strong friendship between Cecil and Duke. In coming to Australia in the summer of 1914/15. Duke Kahanamoku demonstrated on only his world famous "Kahanamoku crawl", but also variations of breast stroke, back stroke and side stroke as well as the Australian Crawl.

In recognition of Dukes Gold Medal swimming ability and the spirit of mateship displayed by Cecil Healy towards the Duke we hold swimming races in the Freshwater Rock Pool with Olympians, Celebrities and local swimmers who will entertain all who are either participating or watching what will be a series of fun relay races and individual swimming races.

Swimming races will commence at 10.00am on Friday 9th January. 2015.We expect all races to be completed by midday.