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Mark your calendars now!  The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has selected the dates for the 2023 Honoree Induction Ceremonies and the Paragon/Awards Weekend. The 58th Annual ISHOF Honoree Induction weekend will be held Friday, September 29 and  Saturday, September 30, 2023 in ...

The International Swimming Hall of Fame announces the call for nominations for the 2023 Paragon Awards to be presented at the International Swimming Hall of Fame’s Honoree Induction Weekend September 29-30, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale.  Sponsored by Pentair Aquatic Systems, the awards are presented eac...

[caption id="attachment_521575" align="alignleft" width="507"] Photo Courtesy: City of Fort Lauderdale[/caption] The International Swimming Hall of Fame is flipping out over the official unveiling of the City of Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center. Join us for an unforgettable ribbon cutting ceremony, f...

The City of Fort Lauderdale recently welcomed Monaco's princely family, their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene to celebrate the completion of the City's world-renowned Aquatic Center located at the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) following a multimillion-dollar re...

Don Gambril eBook Provides Comprehensive Look At Legendary Coach's Life (Purchase Link Included) After years of dedication and hard work, author Burt Kanner, in conjunction with the International Swimming Hall of Fame, has published a book about the life of legendary coach Don Gambril. The work take...

South African Olympian Joan Harrison Recovers Stolen Medal An international swimming medal belonging to Joan Harrison that had been feared stolen has been recovered by her family, according to social media posts. Harrison – now Joan Breetzke – had been keeping a gold medal from the 1954 Commonwealth...

Demolition Of Original Building Marks Step Toward New Era For International Swimming Hall of Fame A major step toward a new era of the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) took place on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale when demolition of the original building began. Opened in 1967, the original m...

Lenny Krayzelburg To Receive 2023 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award Former USC swimmer Lenny Krayzelburg has been named one of six recipients of the 2023 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award, announced on Monday. The awards recognize outstanding athletes on the 25th anniversary of the end of their college care...

On Friday, November 11, 2022, the International Swimming Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board, Bill Kent and the Board of Directors, named Anne Schmidt as the fourth CEO of ISHOF. "It is a privilege to advise you that our Board of Directors have agreed to promote Anne Schmidt to Chief Executive Office...

Highlights From the International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Throughout the International Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremony over the weekend, members of the Class of 2022 shared numerous stories during their enshrinement speeches. It was truly a celebratory event in Fort Lauderd...

As Emcee, Dara Torres Shares Sensational Stories At Hall of Fame Induction; Wonderful Messages Relayed The way she commanded the room, behind her charisma and easy-going way, reflected the way she operated during an illustrious career. During her competitive days, Dara Torres established herself as ...

The Stars Came Out: International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony A Gala Event To the left. To the right. In front and behind. Anywhere the head turned. A look around the Grand Ballroom at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa on Saturday night was to cast eyes on greatness. The evening wa...

It has been a celebratory weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where the Class of 2022 will be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame on Saturday night. Late Saturday morning, members of the United States 1980 Olympic Team gathered at the new ISHOF Aquatics Center, with several athlet...

Star-Studded Cast Of Inductees Set For Enshrinement Into International Swimming Hall of Fame It is a special weekend for aquatic sports, as the International Swimming Hall of Fame celebrates its Class of 2022. The induction ceremony, emceed by the legendary Dara Torres, will be held on Saturday, Oct...

A Look At Tonight's ISHOF Specialty Awards Recipients As Part Of Hall of Fame Weekend The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has announced the recipients of the ISHOF specialty awards.  The ISHOF specialty awards are presented annually to individuals for outstanding contributions to aqu...

Hall Of Fame Week: Craig Beardsley Continues to Motivate and Give Back The gold medal. The most coveted prize of our sport. This medal crowns you as champion of the world. But what if your chance to get this medal was stripped away with circumstances out of your control? Introducing Craig Beardsley ...

Craig Beardsley Belonged at the Olympic Games; At Least Now, Hall of Fame Induction Awaits In less than a week, former American star Craig Beardsley will be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. His contemporaries received their due. Rowdy Gaines. Tracy Caulkins. Mary...

SILENT AUCTION 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! [caption id="attachment_513954" align="alignleft" width="450"] Photo Courtesy: Clearwater...

SILENT AUCTION 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! [caption id="attachment_513379" align="alignleft" width="402"] Donated by: International ...

FORT LAUDERDALE - The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF), has announced that 12- time Olympic medalist, one of swimming’s most decorated athletes Dara Torres will serve as emcee of  its 2022 induction ceremony, to be held on Saturday, October 15th.  The ceremony will celebrate 18 inductees,...