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The International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame (MISHOF) is proud to announce that Asta Girdauskiene (Lithuania), will be inducted into the Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame as a member of t...

The International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) is proud to announce that Joao “Pepito” Meirelles, will be inducted into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame as a member of the Cla...

Ethelda Bleibtrey World Record: American Pioneer, 100-Year Anniversary Today marks the 100th anniversary of the first women's world record over 440 yards (later 400m) freestyle - and the first global ...

The Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame (MISHOF) is proud to announce that Rick Colella, will be inducted into the Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2019 ...

Natalie Coughlin became the first woman under 1:00 in the 100 back on August 13, 2002 at the US Nationals in Fort Lauderdale. She swam a 59.58 to lower 1:00.18 American Record from 2001 Worlds and als...

The Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame (MISHOF) is proud to announce that Marjorie Anderson, synchronized (artistic) swimmer, will be inducted into the Masters International Swimming Hall of ...

The Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame (MISHOF) is proud to announce that Rowdy Gaines will be inducted into the Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame as a member of the  Class of 2019 ...

The Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame (MISHOF) is proud to announce that Caroline Krattli, of Wind and Sea Masters Swimming, Imperial - San Diego, USA,  will be inducted into the Masters...

Swim Across America announces that Merck is making a $2 million charitable contribution to the nonprofit. Merck’s support of Swim Across America now totals $5 million including a $3 million charitable...

The iconic and beloved swimmer statue that has stood on the grounds of the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) since 1973 is being moved to a temporary location during the demolition of the ex...

The Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame (MISHOF), is pleased to announce the addition of Willard “Wink” Lamb (USA) to the class of 2019 Honorees.  Lamb will be part of a group of nine (9) outs...

Mark your calendars now!  The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has selected the dates for the 2020 Honoree Induction Ceremonies and the Paragon/Awards Weekend. The 56th Annual ISHOF Honoree...

2019 ISHOF Honor Open Water Swimmer, Marcy MacDonald completed her 17th crossing of the English Channel on Saturday, July 6th, 2019, on the 25th anniversary of her very first crossing. MacDonald wrote...

Call for Nominations for the 2020 ISHOF Induction Class The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) is accepting nominations for the 2020 class of inductees, which honors individuals who have achi...

A new era starts at Swimming World today as we celebrate Independence Day in the United States. It is only fitting that we also celebrate the freedom of the press and independent journalism on this da...

2014 International Swimming Hall of Fame inductee Dale Petranech passed away Friday morning from pancreatic cancer. He was 84-years-old. Petranech was honored in May 2019 with the ISHOF Service Award,...

The Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame (MISHOF), formerly know as IMSHOF,  is proud to announce the 2019 class of Honorees. This group of nine (9) outstanding individuals will be inducted on ...

He was born in the bay-front city of Barrie, Ontario, Canada, in 1937, and had a love of the water from an early age. Water is much more than a drink to Dr. Joseph MacInnis. It is a passion that was h...

The sport of synchronized swimming had been around since the early 20th century when Annette Kellerman and Katherine Curtis were the first performers of the growing sport, but it did not come to the S...

Hungary is a land of thermal springs and although landlocked, swimming and water sports are ingrained in its culture. This love of water led to an early domination of international swimming and diving...