The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) is proud to present the 59th annual Honoree Induction Weekend.
Tickets are now available for purchase for the 59th edition of the International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Come, be part of history and rub elbows with the greatest aquatic athletes in the world! You just never know who you might run into!
International Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Honor Swimmers:
Lars Frölander (SWE)
Daniel Gyurta (HUN)
Dana Vollmer (USA)
1976 Women’s 4×100 Freestyle Gold Medal Relay Team (USA)
(Includes Shirley Babashoff, Wendy Boglioli, Kim Peyton*, Jill Sterkel)
Honor Divers:
Alexandre Despatie (CAN)
Yulia Pakhalina (RUS)
Wu Minxia (CHN) Honor Diver (2023)
Honor Synchronized/Artistic Swimmer:
Virginie Dedieu (FRA)
Honor Water Polo Players:
Carmela “Lilli” Allucci (ITA)
Vladimir Akimov* (USSR)
Honor Coach:
Dennis “Denny” Pursley (USA)
Honor Contributor:
Dale Neuburger (USA)
2024 ISHOF Gold Medallion Award:
Alex Blavatnik (URS/USA)
Honor Masters Swimmers
Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Glen Christiansen (SWE)
Clary Munns (AUS)
Tom Wolf (USA)
Honor Masters Diver
Tarja Liljeström (FIN)
Honor Masters Artistic Swimmer
Lizzi Jakobsen* (USA)
Honor Water Polo Player
Jose Luis Gomez (ESP)
Honor Contributor
Nadine Day (USA)
*deceased
2024 ISHOF Specialty Awards
Buck Dawson Author’s Award: Ian Hugh McAllister (GBR), Lost Olympics: The Hilda James Story
Every Child A Swimmer Award: Dominic Calabro (USA)
Virginia Hunt Newman Award: Sandra Rossi Madormo (BRA)
John K. Williams, Jr. International Adapted Aquatics Award: Rodna Metz Bordner (USA)
Al Schoenfield Media Award: Peter Diamond (USA)
(to be presented Sat. night)
2024 ISHOF Aquatic Awards presented by AquaCal
Competitive Swimming: Jay Thomas (USA)
Water Polo: Pedro and Cristiana Pinciroli (BRA)
Competitive Diving: Sheilagh Boudia (USA)
Synchronized Swimming: Sandra Roberts (CAN)
Aquatic Safety: Chris and Jenny McCuiston (USA)
Recreational Swimming: Beth Root (USA)
EVENT INFORMATION
TICKETS
Friday, October 4, 2024
(Masters MISHOF Honoree Induction, ISHOF Aquatic Awards, presented by AquaCal and ISHOF Specialty Awards)
Click here for Tickets – MISHOF/AWARDS
Saturday, October 5, 2024
ISHOF Honoree Induction Ceremonies, Al Schoenfield Media Award, ISHOF Gold Medallion Award
Click here for Tickets – INDUCTION
~ HOTEL INFORMATION ~
Host Hotel: Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort & Spa
To make reservations click here: https://book.passkey.com/e/50757008
321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 467-1111.
Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $229 per night,
Additional Hotel Option:
Courtyard Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
Book your group rate for Honoree Ceremony
440 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 524-8733
Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $169 – $199 per night
If you have questions, call Meg-Keller-Marvin at 570 594-4367 or e-mail: meg@ishof.org or visit www.ishof.org
International Swimming Hall of Fame Clinic
| During the Honoree weekend, in conjunction with the other activities, there will be an International Swimming Hall of Fame Clinic, for the second consecutive year. The Clinic is the brainchild of ISHOF Board Member and Honoree, Mark Schubert. This year’s list of speakers will include, ISHOF Honorees, Eddie Reese and Missy Franklin, Dave Durden, Cullen Jones, and many other prestigious names in the world of swimming. Register now, so you don’t miss out! |
| Join these amazing speakers at the International Swimming Hall of Fame Clinic. Early Bird registration now open! |
| Eddie Reese Head Olympic Coach 3 times, 35 Olympians winning 44 gold medals; University of Texas 46 seasons, NCAA Team Champion 15 times. Reese’s ability to train his athletes technically has been a big part of his success, but his unique approach to swimming and training may be his best attribute. That combination is what makes Reese one of the world’s finest coaches, regardless of sport. He possesses a thorough knowledge of swimming fundamentals, an eye for talent, a genuine care for his athletes, and the ability to communicate and motivate. |