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Florida ranks fourth in the nation for unintentional drowning deaths, including swimming and boating-related incidents. On Friday, October 8, swimming and pool industry leaders from the Pool & Hot Tub Foundation (PHTF), the Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA) and the International Swimming Hall...

This Weekend's International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction is now Officially SOLD OUT! The events will be combined into one evening on October 9th, and will honor only those living in the United States due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.  The evening will honor 14 people, including 5 ISHOF Induct...

Support the International Swimming Hall of Fame's online silent auction.  Members and friends can find great bargains for some wonderful items.  You can start bidding online NOW by clicking Here!    Learn more about ISHOF's Induction Weekend SILENT AUCTION Item 311: GMX7 X1- Pro 25 m/yd Resistance T...

Support the International Swimming Hall of Fame's online silent auction.  Members and friends can find great bargains for some wonderful items.  You can start bidding online NOW by clicking Here! Item 100: The Touch .01 Photo Finish of the 2008 Olympic Men’s 100m Butterfly Final  A Limited – Edition...

The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has made the decision to move forward with its annual events to induct new honorees into its esteemed Hall and honor its Paragon Award winners. The events will be combined into one evening on October 9th, and will honor only those living in the United ...

Bob Duenkel’s greatest contribution to swimming, was his 40+ years of dedication and service to the International Swimming Hall of Fame, which he began in 1976. As ISHOF CEO, Buck Dawson’s assistant, he absorbed the history of swimming like a sponge, and not just from Dawson, but from the real great...

Russian synchronized swimmer, Elvira Khasyanova - now living in the United States, was a member of the Russian National Team from 1999 through 2011. She participated in three Olympic Games, winning gold medals in the team competition in 2004 in Athens, 2008 in Beijing and 2012 in London.  She won th...

Rebecca Soni is an American breaststroke specialist who is a six-time Olympic medalist. She is a former world record holder in the 100m breaststroke (short and long course) and the 200m breaststroke (short and long course). Soni was the first woman to swim the 200m breaststroke in under 2 minutes an...

Brendan Hansen is a six-time Olympic medalist, and also a former world record-holder in both the 100 and 200m breaststroke events (long course). [caption id="attachment_409856" align="aligncenter" width="702"] Brendan Hansen post-race Photo Courtesy: Brendan Hansen[/caption] He has won a total of 25...

David Marsh is the Head Coach of Team Elite Aquatics, located in San Diego, California. Marsh was the 2016 Head U.S. Olympic Women's Swim Coach in Rio, leading Team USA to the most medals in USA Swimming's already storied history. [caption id="attachment_147048" align="aligncenter" width="835"] Phot...

This year’s ISHOF Specialty Award Recipient: Eddie Reese — 2021 ISHOF Lifetime Achievement Award [caption id="attachment_481474" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo Courtesy: Swimming World Magazine[/caption] The ISHOF Lifetime Achievement Award is only giving when ISHOF deems someone worthy.  The ...

The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) announced the recipients of the 25th Annual Paragon Awards, sponsored by Pentair Aquatic Systems.  The Paragon Awards are presented annually to individuals or organizations for outstanding contributions to aquatics.  This year’s recipients are Teri McK...

The ISHOF Lifetime Achievement Award is only giving when ISHOF deems someone worthy.  The award has only been given out four other times in ISHOF’s 56 year history.   The ISHOF Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the lifetime dedication and achievements from someone in the swimming/aquatics commun...

Swimming World Accepting Applications For 2021-22 School-Year Internship Program Become a Journalism or Social Media Intern Build your resume and gain valuable skills! Swimming World Magazine, as part of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, is seeking a gifted group of writers and content creato...

The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) will use its broadcast and media platforms to encourage donations for Every Child A Swimmer (ECAS).  The Pool and Hot Tub Foundation (PHTF) will be responsible for the administration of all ECAS donations including donor acknowledgments and issuance of...

The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has named Mr. Russell McKinnon, of Western Australia, as the new Chairman of the ISHOF Selection Committee.  The position became available after the retirement of Mr. Camillo Cametti of Verona, Italy who stepped down after 25 years of service. McKinnon...

The International Swimming Hall of Fame would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Camillo Cametti for his dedicated service as the Chairman of the ISHOF Honoree Selection Committee for the past 25 years.  He began serving as Chairman of ISHOF’s Selection Committee in 1996, the year of the Atl...

International Swimming Hall of Fame Honoree Herman Willemse of the Netherlands passed away July 7, 2021, at the age of 87. Herman Willemse - 2008 Honor Open Water Swimmer Born in Holland, Herman Willemse was always the swimmer to beat, the “rabbit” of the pack and the undisputed world’s greatest mar...

On Thursday, the City of Fort Lauderdale hosted the topping out ceremony to celebrate the last piece of steel being erected for the permanent 27m diving tower as part of the ongoing International Swimming Hall of Fame Aquatic Complex construction. The permanent high diving tower will be the first in...

Swim Across America CEO Rob Butcher has become the latest to join ISHOF's One in a Thousand program, designed to help the Hall of Fame prosper during the COVID-19 pandemic. “ISHOF has so many stories how water & swimming have impacted humanity that it is an honor to support ISHOF with One in a Thous...