The International Swimming Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2023, which includes 13 honorees from eight countries. The ceremony is set to take place on September 30, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where the newest members of the Hall of Fame will be celebrated for their achievements and contributions to the sport. Among the honorees is
Doc Counsilman ushered in a new age of graying in the marathon swimming community with his 1979 crossing of the English Channel
Nominate The Greatest For the Hall Of Fame Courtesy of Meg Keller-Marvin, International Swimming Hall of Fame, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) is accepting nominations for its 2020 Class. Brent Rutemiller, CEO of the ISHOF, explains, "ISHOF honors individuals who have achieved tremendous success in the aquatic
Paul Asmuth To Speak At 2019 Open Water Summit Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. One dominant figure on the marathon swimming scene in the 20th century was American Paul Asmuth. Asmuth won 7 World Professional Marathon Swimming Federation titles in the 1980’s and is an inductee in both the International Swimming Hall of Fame (Class of 2010)
Courtesy of International Swimming Hall of Fame, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dale Petranech received the 2019 ISHOF Service Award at the International Swimming Hall of Fame ceremonies in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ISHOF Service Award is given periodically to an individual who has selflessly volunteered their time, energy and/or resources to advance the
Kate Rew Receives 2016 Paragon Award 21st Annual Paragon Awards presented by Pentair Aquatic Systems and the ISHOF. Paragon (noun): a person regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. Paragon Awards (noun): annual recognition given to individuals or organizations for outstanding contributions to Competitive, Recreational or Synchronized
Courtesy of International Swimming Hall of Fame, Class of 2014 when Sandra Bucha and Jon Erikson were inducted as an Honor Open Water Swimmers. Read about Bucha, Erikson and their fellow honorees of the International Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2014 here. In this edition, open water swimmer and coach Sid Cassidy was the recipient of the 2014 Paragon
Courtesy of International Swimming Hall of Fame, Class of 2013 when Cliff Lumsdon was inducted as an Honor Open Water Swimmer. Read about Lumsdon and his fellow honorees of the International Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2013 here. Copyright © 2015 by World Open Water Swimming Association
Courtesy of International Swimming Hall of Fame, Class of 2011 when Michael Read was inducted as an Honor Open Water Swimmer. Read about Read and his fellow honorees of the International Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2011 here. Copyright © 2015 by World Open Water Swimming Association
Courtesy of International Swimming Hall of Fame, Class of 2010 when Paul Asmuth was inducted as an Honor Open Water Swimmer. Read about Asmuth and his fellow honorees of the International Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2010 here. Copyright © 2015 by World Open Water Swimming Association
