{"id":409851,"date":"2021-08-31T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T16:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=409851"},"modified":"2021-09-21T14:59:44","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T21:59:44","slug":"american-breaststroker-brendan-hansen-will-be-inducted-into-the-international-swimming-hall-of-fame-as-part-of-the-class-of-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/american-breaststroker-brendan-hansen-will-be-inducted-into-the-international-swimming-hall-of-fame-as-part-of-the-class-of-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"American Breaststroker Brendan Hansen Heading For International Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brendan Hansen<\/strong> is a six-time Olympic medalist, and also a former world record-holder in both the 100 and 200m breaststroke events (long course).<\/p>\n

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Brendan Hansen post-race Photo Courtesy: Brendan Hansen<\/p><\/div>\n

He has won a total of 25 medals in major international competition; 18 gold, four silver, and three bronze – spanning the Olympic Games, the World Championships, and the Pan Pacific Championships. Hansen swam for ISHOF Coach Eddie Reese<\/strong> at the University of Texas, 2001-2005, where he was a 16-time All-American and won 14 NCAA National Championships.<\/p>\n

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Brendan Hansen and Will Licon at the 2016 NCAA Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships in Atlanta. Photo Courtesy: NCAA<\/p><\/div>\n

After his third Olympiad, at the conclusion of the 2012 Olympic Games, Hansen decided that it would be his final meet, retiring from the sport of swimming.<\/p>\n

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Brendan Hansen with older brother Sean Photo Courtesy: Brendan Hansen<\/p><\/div>\n

Come and meet Hansen in person and hear his incredible life story at the ISHOF Induction dinner<\/a> on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Become an ISHOF Legacy Member<\/a> and attend the ISHOF Induction Dinner for FREE. Can\u2019t attend the event? Please consider donating to ISHOF<\/a>, support Hansen and our other inspirational Honorees.<\/p>\n

More about Brendan Hansen:<\/h2>\n

Hansen married college girlfriend and former swimmer, Martha Gueleke<\/strong>, and they have three little girls.\u00a0 They continue to reside in Austin and he currently works for USA Swimming as the Director of Team Services.<\/p>\n

Make your plans now to attend October 9, 2021!\u00a0 ISHOF Members can purchase the Complete Weekend Package (see below) and save! (Get info on membership<\/a>\u00a0here.) Can\u2019t attend the event?\u00a0Donate to ISHOF<\/a>\u00a0to support our honorees.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s International Swimming Hall of Fame Honorees include:<\/p>\n

International Swimming Hall of Fame Honorees<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
\nBrendan Hansen<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Swimming<\/em>
\nRebecca Soni<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Swimming<\/em>
\nElvira Khasyanova<\/a>\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Synchronized\u00a0(Artistic) Swimmer<\/strong><\/em>
\nDavid Marsh<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Coach<\/em>
\nBob Duenkel<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 ISHOF Contributor<\/em><\/p>\n

Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame Honorees<\/u><\/em><\/strong>
\nClay Britt<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Swimming<\/em><\/a>
\nDavid Cotton \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Diving<\/em><\/a>
\nKerry O\u2019Brien \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Coach Contributor<\/em><\/a>
\nRose Cody<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Artistic Swimming<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Paragon and ISHOF Specialty Award<\/u>s<\/em><\/strong>
\nEddie Reese<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award<\/em><\/a>
\nTeri McKeever<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Competitive Swimming<\/em><\/a>
\nDave Burgering<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Competitive Diving<\/em><\/a>
\nBetty Hazle<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Synchronized Swimming<\/em><\/a>
\nLynn Comer Kachmarik<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Water Polo<\/em><\/a>
\nFlorence Werner<\/strong> – Recreational Swimming<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

*deceased<\/p>\n

The Induction Weekend Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, October 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honoree Induction Day Luncheon<\/span> \u2013 Meet Rowdy Gaines and go on a behind the scenes tour of the Aquatic Complex construction<\/p>\n