Kukini

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In the Hawaiian language, kukini means "swift and valued runner." This is due to the fact that in ancient Hawaii, Kukini were an elite class of men selected to undergo strenuous physical and mental training to become swift foot runners. Such runners were used in battles, as messengers, spies, and as athletes in foot racing. ^[1]

Contents 1 Trivia about the term 2 Publications named after kukini 3 Notes 4 External links

[edit] Trivia about the term

The shoe corporation Nike used the name Kukini for one of the models of their running shoes. ^[2]

[edit] Publications named after kukini

• Ke Kukini (University of Hawaii)

[edit] Notes

1. ^ http://crm.cr.nps.gov/archive/20-1/20-1-3.pdf
2. ^ http://www.trifuel.com/Detailed/Air_Kukini-763.php

[edit] External links

• Kukini on Ancient Trails in Hawaii (Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources)
• Reference to Kukini as a Messenger