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At age 16, Miss Marilyn Bell was inspired when she learned that American star swimmer, ISHOF Honoree, Florence Chadwick, was being offered a $10,000 purse to complete a swim across Lake Ontario. Bell wanted the honor to go to a Canadian swimmer. Three swimmers showed up for the attempt with waves of...

István Szívós, Jr, Water Polo Legend, Has Died April 24, 1948 - November 10, 2019 István Szívós, Jr. - whose father was a two-time Olympic champion (in 1952 and 1956) and whose son, Marton, was a world champion and 2012 Olympian - has died in Budapest. Szívós took part in four Olympic Games and won ...

In his first Remembrance Day tribute in Canberra today, Australian Governor-General David Hurley AC DSC, has paid tribute to legendary Olympic swimming gold medallist Cecil Healy – who remains the only Australian Olympic gold medallist to lose his life in the line of duty. And sadly a man whose extr...

Celebrate the induction of the 2019 Masters Swimming Hall of Fame class. The Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame inducted nine new members this year on Friday September 13, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri as a part of the United States Aquatic Sports (USAS) Convention. The Hall of Fame inducted ...

Tackling the national epidemic of childhood drowning head on, the International Swimming Hall of Fame- under the leadership of its Chairman, Dr. Bill Kent, will be a driving force behind Florida legislation to require swim lessons for all children before they are admitted into Kindergarten. The prop...

International Swimming Hall of Fame Announces 2020 Induction Class and Annual Ceremony The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) is proud to announce its prestigious Class of 2020.   This year ISHOF will induct thirteen honorees from seven countries; five swimmers, two coaches, one diver, one ...

NY Breakers partnership raises funds for ISHOF: Olympic medalist and New York native Neal and Five-time World Champion Andrew head a Roster of Olympic, Commonwealth, Pan-American and World stars already giving back to the sport September 24, 2019 (New York, USA): New York’s newest Professional Sport...

The Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame (MISHOF) is proud to announce that Satoko Takeuji will be inducted into the Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2019 during the MISHOF Induction ceremony in St. Louis, MO, on Friday evening, September 13, 2019, to be...

The Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame (MISHOF) is proud to announce that Dr. Jim Miller will be inducted into the Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2019 during the MISHOF Induction ceremony in St. Louis, MO, on Friday evening, September 13, 2019, to be...

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 the Class of 2019 during the MISHOF Induction ceremony in St. Louis, MO, on Friday evening, September...

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 Class of 2019 during the MISHOF Induction ceremony in St. Louis, MO, on Friday evening, September 13, 2...

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 standard set by Ethelda Bleibtrey. A year later, she would become the first American woman ever to c...

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 during the MISHOF Induction ceremony in St. Louis, MO, on Friday evening, September 13, 2019, to be ...

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 also the 1:00.16 WR from He Cihong at the 1994 Worlds. Coughlin would go on to break the 100 back WR fo...

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 Fame as a member of the Class of 2019 during the MISHOF Induction ceremony in St. Louis, MO, on Frid...

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 during the MISHOF Induction ceremony in St. Louis, MO, on Friday evening, September 13, 2019, to be ...

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 International Swimming Hall of Fame as a member of the  Class of 2019 during the MISHOF Induction c...

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 donation announced in 2017. The contributions allow Swim Across America to further expand its chari...

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 existing pools at the aquatic complex and construction of new ones. The statue was created by artist D...

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) outstanding individuals who be inducted on Friday evening, September 13th, 2019, beginning with a cockta...