{"id":421174,"date":"2020-03-06T16:10:18","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T23:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=421174"},"modified":"2020-03-06T16:20:18","modified_gmt":"2020-03-06T23:20:18","slug":"ishof-induction-on-schedule-fort-lauderdale-mayor-says-no-event-cancellations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/ishof-induction-on-schedule-fort-lauderdale-mayor-says-no-event-cancellations\/","title":{"rendered":"ISHOF Induction On Schedule; Fort Lauderdale Mayor Says No Event Cancellations"},"content":{"rendered":"

The mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Dean Trantalis<\/strong>, announced in a press conference on Friday that the city has no plans to cancel any events due to the coronavirus outbreak, including the upcoming International Swimming Hall of Fame<\/a> induction ceremony<\/strong>. The enshrinement proceedings, along with the Paragon and Specialty Awards, will be presented April 24-25 at the Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

During the press conference and in a letter sent from his office, Trantalis discussed the importance of being vigilant in response to the spread of the coronavirus around the world. He emphasized regular hand-washing, avoiding close contact with anyone showing respiratory difficulties and staying home when feeling sick.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur staff in cooperation with event promoters and public safety personnel are working to implement additional precautionary measures to minimize the spread of germs at public events,\u201d Trantalis wrote in the letter he released. \u201cThese include making sure we have additional hand-washing and hand-sanitizing stations at events, as well as additional cleaning and maintenance staff.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

About ISHOF<\/strong><\/p>\n

The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) museum opened its doors to the public in December of 1968 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. That same year, the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de Natation (FINA) – the governing body for Olympic aquatic sports \u2013 designated the ISHOF museum as the “Official Repository for Aquatic History”.\u00a0\u00a0 In 2018, Sports Publications Inc, publisher of Swimming World Magazine and its multi-media platforms, merged with ISHOF to expand the museum\u2019s reach and impact.\u00a0 Today, ISHOF’s vision is to be the global focal point for recording and sharing the history of aquatics, promoting swimming as an essential life-skill, and developing educational programs and events related to water sports.\u00a0 Show your support for the sport of swimming by becoming a\u00a0member of ISHOF.<\/a><\/p>\n

About the International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Weekend<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n

The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) Induction Ceremony is shaping up to be a star-studded weekend with ISHOF Honoree and Sullivan Award Winner,\u00a0Debbie Meyer<\/strong>, and double Olympic gold-medalist and everyone\u2019s favorite Olympic swimming broadcaster,\u00a0Rowdy Gaines<\/strong>\u00a0acting as co-emcees and hosts of the induction with multiple events spread out over two days in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida.<\/p>\n

Make your plans now to attend the weekend of April 24-25, 2020!\u00a0 ISHOF Members can purchase the Complete Weekend Package (see below) and save! (Get\u00a0info 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

HONOR SWIMMERS<\/strong>:\u00a0Brendan Hansen (USA)<\/a>,\u00a0Michael Klim<\/a>\u00a0(AUS), Jon Sieben (AUS)<\/a>,\u00a0Rebecca Soni (USA)<\/a>, and\u00a0Daichi Suzuki (JPN)<\/a><\/p>\n

HONOR DIVER:\u00a0<\/strong>Matthew Mitcham (AUS)<\/a><\/p>\n

HONOR SYNCHRONIZED (ARTISTIC) SWIMMER:\u00a0<\/strong>Elvira Khasyanova (RUS)<\/a><\/p>\n

HONOR WATER POLO:\u00a0<\/strong>Mirko Vi\u010devi\u0107 (YUG\/MON)<\/a><\/p>\n

HONOR OPEN WATER SWIMMER:\u00a0<\/strong>Marilyn Bell (CAN)<\/a><\/p>\n

HONOR COACH:\u00a0<\/strong>Ursula Carlile<\/a>\u00a0(AUS) and\u00a0David Marsh (USA)<\/a><\/p>\n

HONOR CONTRIBUTOR:\u00a0<\/strong>Bob Duenkel*(USA)<\/a> and\u00a0Peter H\u00fcrzeler (SUI)<\/a><\/p>\n

In addition to the Class of 2020, two Honorees from the Class of 2019, who were unable to attend last year, will be present to be inducted.\u00a0Honor Swimmer:\u00a0<\/strong>Otylia Jedrzejczak<\/a>\u00a0(POL)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Honor Diver:<\/strong>\u00a0Li Ting<\/a>\u00a0(CHN)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get more information about\u00a0this year\u2019s induction class here<\/a>\u00a0and more information about\u00a0Otylia Jedrzejczak<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Li Ting<\/a>.<\/p>\n

*deceased<\/p>\n

The Induction Weekend Schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Friday, April 24, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paragon & ISHOF Awards Night<\/p>\n