International Swimming Hall Of Fame Announces Induction Class Of 2010
Located on Fort Lauderdale’s magnificent beachfront since 1965, the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) today announced the Honoree Induction Class of 2010. The 2010 Enshrinement will mark the organization’s 46th year of honoring the greatest names in the history of the sports of swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo.
International Swimming Hall Of Fame Announces Water Polo Class Of 2010
The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) today announced the Honoree Induction Class of 2010 for the sport of Water Polo. The 2010 Enshrinement will mark the organization’s 46th year of honoring the greatest names in the history of the sports of swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo. The Induction for Water Polo Athletes will take place coincident with the European Water Polo Championships on Friday, September 10, in Zagreb, Croatia.
MARGERY MEYER 1922 – 2009 Following a long battle with pancreatic cancer, 2009 International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame Inductee Margery Meyer died on November 25, 2009. She was 87.
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2010 Ft. Lauderdale Rough Water Swim Now Open
Virginia Hunt Newman 1920 – 2009
We are saddened by the passing of ISHOF Pioneer Honoree Virginia Hunt Newman. Virginia was an innovator in teaching infants and children to swim developing the non-forceful, non-traumatic method of instruction.
More Info... ISHOF - Honoree Class of 2009 Induction Videos - ALL NEW
International Swimming Hall of Fame - Class of 2009 Golden Homecoming: An Evening with Greg Louganis
and Jeanne White-Grinder NEW VIDEO ARCHIVE FOOTAGE The International Swimming Hall of Fame's film and video archive, which dates to the 1920's, is the most extensive and comprehensive in the world. As we have continued to preserve and transfer footage from film to DVD, we have added to the virtual archive so that historic events from aquatic history can be enjoyed throughout the world.
Our latest Additions:
Paintings Worth Millions on Display at ISHOF
Paintings worth millions of dollars are now on display at ISHOF. Of course the originals are safe and sound in the world’s great museums. What we have are museum quality replicas hand painted at the direction of one our members, who has loaned them to ISHOF for the benefit of the swimming community. Among the artists represented are 19th and 20th century masters Georges Seurat, Paul Cezanne, Pablo Picasso, Paul Gauguin and George Catlin.
THAT'S ISHOF ENTERTAINMENT From from the earliest days of Silent pictures to today, swimmers and swimming have figured prominently in film. ISHOF has compiled a list of some of the most important films that showcase the aquatic sports for your entertainment pleasure. If we've missed some, please let us know and we'll add them to the list.
International Swimming Hall of Fame Launches
Black Swimming History Resource Fort Lauderdale – In conjunction with Black History Month, the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) announced today the creation of a new section on its Web site celebrating Black Swimming History. The site which can be accessed through www.ishof.org , is intended to be an informational and inspirational resource for aquatic facilities, schools and parents interested in drowning prevention and swimming Read More
