2022 Duraflex Award Winners – Seaman & Gompf
Kathy Seaman
Duraflex
Tom Gompf
2022 Duraflex Award – Additional Winners
In addition to Steve Voellmecke winning the Duraflex award in 2022, there are two other award recipients: Tom Gompf, USA and Kathy Seaman of Canada.
Kathy Seaman was awarded the Duraflex Award, earlier this year, retiring after her long and distinguished career with FINA. She served on the FINA Technical Committee as Chairman, Secretary and Member. Her contributions to diving have been impactful and meaningful.
Tom Gompf, ISHOF Honoree, was supposed to be presented the Duraflex Award in Budapest last month, but because of Covid, unfortunately, he was unable to attend. ISHOF is happy to include another Duraflex award presentation during the Friday night award ceremony, during the ISHOF Honoree weekend, October 14, 2022. To read Tom’s bio, click here:
https://ishof.org/honoree/honoree-tom-gompf/
The Duraflex International Award was first presented in 2008 to the Chinese Swimming Federation for their outstanding work as the Olympic Host at the 2008 Olympic Games. Other Federations receiving the Award include the Mexican Swimming Federation and the British Swimming Federation. The Award recognizes outstanding international contribution to the sport of diving and it has been given to international sport federations and individuals whose contribution to diving has made a real and lasting impact
For 2022, the following people are being recognized: Kathy Seaman, Canada (awarded in Budapest), Tom Gompf, USA and Steve Voellmecke, USA (to be recognized in Fort Lauderdale).
Here is a list of the recipients:
2008Chinese Swimming Federation2009Mexican Swimming Federation2010Eldon Godfrey2011Don Leas2012Bill Walker2013British Swimming2014Jesus Mena2017Michael Geissbühler2021Chris Askin2022Kathy Seaman2022Steve Voellmecke2022Tom Gompf
Steve Voellmecke to be presented 2022 Duraflex Award during ISHOF Honoree weekend Oct. 14-15
Steve Voellmecke has been involved with the sport of diving for the past 35 years. He began as a diver, he is now as a coach, a judge and a volunteer. He dove for Xavier University, in Cincinnati and was captain of the team, his senior year.
He is a Life Member of USA Diving, a Trustee of the United States Diving Foundation, and a member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF), where he generously donates each year. He holds the position of Treasurer of The United States Professional Diving Coaches Association and is on the Executive Board for the ambitious Aquatic Training Center project. He was Team Leader for the USA for the 2000 FINA World Cup in Sydney and the 1996 Can-Am-Mex Junior Olympic International Meet in Winnipeg, Canada. At the 1996 U.S. National Diving Championships, he helped produce the memorable and highly successful event held at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, as Co-Meet Director.
In 1998, Steve was presented with the prestigious “WHOSAM” Award given annually to the Diving Coach who “demonstrates commitment to excellence and dedication to the highest physical, mental and spiritual ideals.” This award is presented by ISHOF Honor Diver, Dr. Sammy Lee M.D. – 1948 and 1952 Olympic Gold Medalist — and the person responsible for introducing “The Sammy” Sport Towel to the diving world!
A highly respected diving judge, Steve is FINA certified and was the only judge selected to judge both the 2008 AND 2012 United States Olympic Diving Trials. He has judged the NCAA Championships from 2007 – 2014, as well as multiple international diving competitions and Collegiate Conference Championships, including the Big 10, SEC and PAC-12 championships. For the past 30 years, Steve has been a constant in the Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky area serving as referee and judge at countless Summer League Diving Meets.
Voellmecke’s first love is teaching diving at the Grassroots Level, although he is proud to have coached divers at all levels. He has coached the summer diving team at The Indian Hill Club since 1985 and was instrumental in designing their spectacular new diving well, built in 2008.
He is the President and owner of Springboards and More, which is the largest Dealer of Duraflex Diving Equipment in the United States and the Preferred Equipment Supplier to USA Diving.
He currently lives in Loveland, Ohio with twins Aidan and Simone.
Anne Schmidt joins staff of ISHOF ~ a great addition with extensive fund raising experience!
Anne Schmidt joins ISHOF with an extensive fundraising background in individual giving, relationship building, development communications, campaign strategy, and project management. Anne has a proven track record of generating revenue and exceeding goals. She brings passion, perspective, tangible experience, and innovation to ISHOF.
Throughout her non-profit career, Anne has managed development and marketing activities for multiple revenue streams, including sponsorships, grants, annual giving and major gifts. Most recently, Anne was Director of Development & Events at The Skechers Foundation, growing their Friendship Walk to over $2.6 million in 2021. She also helped the Foundation lead a successful $5 million capital campaign for the Roundhouse Aquarium, a private-public partnership with the City of Manhattan Beach, CA. As the Director of Development, she oversaw annual giving campaigns, the Skechers Scholarship Program, launched peer fundraising and collaborated on special events and capital campaigns. Anne worked with the Tour de Pier, a spin event that supports cancer charity in its inaugural year and growing the event to over $1 million dollars in 5 years. Anne also assisted in the launch of the Mayflower Society’s $25 million capital campaign to renovate the 400-year-old Mayflower Meetinghouse in Plymouth, MA scheduled for completion in 2024.
Anne holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications from the University of Pittsburgh.
“The entire Board of Directors of ISHOF is fully supportive of Anne and excited about her role in the future of ISHOF, our relationship with the City of Fort Lauderdale, and the next phase of the Hall of Fame. We believe Anne will help us create a bright new future for ISHOF,” said Bill Kent, ISHOF Chairman of the Board.
We welcome Anne to the Hall of Fame; she has already hit the ground running!!!! She and her husband are new residents of Fort Lauderdale, having just moved cross country from Manhattan Bech, California.
Carol Zaleski (USA) to be Inducted as Honor Contributor as Part of ISHOF Class of 2022
Carol Zaleski will join ISHOF’s esteemed Class of 2022 as an Honor Contributor, joining 10 other aquatic greats who will be enshrined in Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday night, October 15, 2022.
Zaleski has a resume that is like no other, highlighted by a lot of firsts. She was elected to the FINA Technical Swimming Committee and served as Honorary Secretary from 1988-1992. She was the first woman Chairman beginning in 1992, and she held that post through 2005. She served as Vice-Chairman and was the leader of interpreting and formulating the rules for international swimming. She retired as the chair of the FINA Technical Swimming Committee in May 2022, after a total of 26 years as Chairman, which is unprecedented in FINA history. She established the first worldwide Swimming Officials Seminar to provide consistency to officiating worldwide. Carol has presided over six FINA Technical Congresses (1996 through 2017), critical meetings which enacted new rules for the sport.
Carol Zaleski at FINA General Congress
Zaleski was elected President of UANA in 2003 and served as Vice President. On the World Championships level, she was Competition Director at two editions, 1991-Perth and 1994-Rome. On the Olympic level, she served as Meet Referee at two Games, 1984-Los Angeles and 1988-Seoul, and was the Competition Director at four Games, 1992-Barcelona, 1996-Atlanta, 2000-Sydney, 2004-Athens. In addition, she was the first female referee both at a FINA World Championships and an Olympic Games.
USA Swimming’s Executive Director Ray Essick and President Carol Zaleski
Carol Zaleski has been both President of USA Swimming and President of the United States Aquatic Sports.
“You know where you stand with her. She’s detail-oriented and always has the swimmers’ best interests in mind.”
“Carol is going to be difficult to replace (at FINA),” USA Swimming executive director Chuck Wielgus once said. “She’s warm and polite, but when she talks, people listen.”
FINA Meeting 2013
Carol Zaleski has been a force in USA Swimming, FINA and swimming on a global level for as long as anyone can remember. The world of swimming will move on without her, but it just won’t be the same.
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In Beijing in 2008, she became the first female deck referee in Olympic swimming. “I was honored to be the first (woman) deck referee, but I prefer being in charge,” she said.
Zaleski in charge!
Make your plans now to attend October 15, 2022! Purchase your tickets TODAY!!! (Get info on membership here.) Can’t attend the event? Donate to ISHOF to support our honorees.
This year’s International Swimming Hall of Fame Honorees include:
International Swimming Hall of Fame 2022 Honorees
Craig Beardsley (USA) – Swimming
Natalie Coughlin (USA) – Swimming
Marilyn Bell (CAN) – Open Water Swimming
Michael Klim (AUS) – Swimming
Jon Sieben (AUS) – Swimming
Daichi Suzuki (JPN)– Swimming
Matthew Mitcham (AUS) – Diving
Ursula Carlile (AUS) – Coach
Peter Huerzeler (SUI) – ISHOF Contributor
Mirko Vicevic (YUG/MON) Water Polo
Carol Zaleski (USA) Contributor
Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame Honorees
USA Swimmer (TBA) USA Contributor (TBA)
Edith Bohm (GER) Masters Swimmer
Olga Kokorina (RUS) Masters Swimmer
Shigehisha Sekikawa (JPN) Masters Swimmer
Birte Hohlstein (GER) Masters Artistic Swimming
Guenther Wolf (GER) Masters Water Polo
The Induction Weekend Schedule
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Official 57th Annual International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner
5:30 pm VIP Reception6:30 –10:00 pm Induction Ceremony & Dinner
HOTEL INFORMATION
Host Hotel: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Upscale retreat with private beach access, two pools, four restaurants, full service spa and oceanside bar. Location of the Saturday evening induction ceremony. ¼ mile south of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
3030 Holiday Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 525-4000
Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $229 per night, BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE
($39 Resort fee – Guests can opt out if not interested in resort amenities)
Additional Hotel Option: Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
440 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 524-8733 Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $189 per night
Honoree Ceremony October 15, 2022 Last Day to Book: Friday, September 30, 2022
Legendary Diving Coach Hobie Billingsley Passes Away at 94; Left impact on World
by MEG KELLER-MARVIN16 July 2022
Passages: Legendary Diving Coach Hobie Billingsley Dies at 94; Left Impact on the World
Hobie Billingsley, a 1983 International Swimming Hall of Fame Honor Diving Coach, and one of the most beloved diving coaches of a generation, passed away early this morning, July 16, 2022. He was 94. Hobie was the head diving coach at Indiana University for 30 years, spanning 1959 to 1989, alongside swimming coach, Dr. James “Doc” Counsilman.” The two legends made aquatic history together, guiding a program to elite status. During Billingsley’s tenure at IU, his divers won six NCAA and 23 Big Ten team championships. He coached individuals to an astounding 115 national titles, 22 Big Ten championships and six Olympic medals. His ISHOF Honorees (four) and Olympic gold and bronze medalists include Lesley Bush, Mark Lenzi, Kenny Sitzburger, Cynthia Potter, Win Young, and Jim Henry.
Billingsley began his career as an outstanding diver in his own right, competing under the great ISHOF Honor Coach, Mike Peppe, at Ohio State University. He was an All-American on both boards in 1945, yet following his freshman year at Ohio State, Billingsley joined the Army Air-Corps, where he served his country in Japan. Upon returning, he returned to Indiana and again won All-America Honors in 1948, 1949 and 1950.
In addition to being one of the top coaches in the country, Billingsley continued to enjoy diving and he and his good friend, Bruce Harlan, a fellow IU teammate (not to mention Olympic gold and silver medalist), and later on with Dick Kimball, toured for 15 summers establishing himself as one of the greatest comedy divers of all time. Years later, he regularly came to Fort Lauderdale and was always a favorite at the Hall of Fame water shows, along with Kimball, Ron O’Brien and Julie Krug for many years. He came to the Hall of Fame several times a year, whether it was bringing his team for winter training at the College Swim Forum along with Counsilman, or attending ISHOF’s International Diving Meet every spring with his top-ranked divers.
Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick
In addition to training divers and coaches around the globe, Billingsley was a respected speaker on the history of the sport, as well as technique and ethics. He published two editions of his Diving Illustrated, a manual for coaches and divers, offering a detailed technical book of diving.
Simply put, Hobie Billingsley was one of the greatest, most beloved diving coaches in the world. He got the greatest joy from coaching diving, sharing his knowledge, and helping anyone who wanted to learn. He was most proud of the athletes who followed in his footsteps and became coaches themselves and continued to share the knowledge of the sport. And there were too many to count.
Hobie Billingsley was the recipient of every award diving had to offer. While at IU, he was voted the U.S. Diving Coach of the Year seven consecutive times between 1964-1970. He was the 1964 recipient of the Fred Cady Award, and the 1973 recipient of the Mike Malone Award. He was also the first NCAA Coach of the Year, first presented in 1982. He is a member of the Indiana University Athletics Hall of Fame (1994) and in that same year, he was presented the Sammy Lee Award, the most prestigious award in the world for the sport of diving. And maybe the greatest honor, the Indiana University swimming and diving facility in Bloomington, is named the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatics Center.
“We had a lot of great times together, coaching, doing water shows, traveling around the world. I will never forget his great smile and how happy he was and made others happy too. He was the one responsible for introducing coaching based on science. Hobie will be sorely missed by so many people. Thanks Hobie for all the things you gave us,” said Ron O’Brien, his longtime friend, rival coach and eight-time U.S. Olympic team Coach.
“Hobie taught us far more than how to be champion divers. His greater legacy will be how he showed us to love each other and walk with each other in this community of divers around the world,” said Steve McFarland, Past President of USA Diving and FINA Technical High Diving Committee Member and Chairman, Duraflex International Corporation.
“Hobie dedicated much of his life to assisting others in learning the skills for personal success. His greatest gift was imparting his wisdom in a way that turned our self-doubt into self-belief. I am grateful for his genius. He was a remarkable human,” said Cynthia Potter, an ISHOF honoree, four-time Olympian and one of Billingsley’s most successful female divers.
Legendary Announcer Sam Kendricks loses battle with Cancer – His Voice will be missed
by DAVID RIEDER – SENIOR WRITER06 July 2022
Legendary Announcer Sam Kendricks Passes Away: His Voice Will Be Missed
Sam Kendricks, one of the main voices on deck at major swim meets in the United States over the last two decades, passed away Wednesday after a nine-month battle with Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Kendricks discovered the cancer in September 2021 and had surgery to remove the mass, but the cancer had metastasized to his torso by December. He spent the last six months undergoing treatment for the disease.
Kendricks was the primary announcer for the NCAA Division I swimming championships over the last decade, and he was one of the primary voices for USA Swimming competitions for more than two decades. He was part of the announcing team at five Olympic Trials (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016). In addition, he worked as a residential realtor in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Before that, Kendricks was an undergraduate student manager for the University of Texas men’s team under coach Eddie Reese, including the first national-title-winning squad in 1981. He was later an assistant coach for the Texas women under Richard Quick from 1985 to 1987, and then he coached club teams in Arkansas for eight years. After leaving club coaching, he was asked to return to one of his old clubs to announce a meet, and his career in announcing took off from there.
As an announcer, Kendricks developed a signature style that brought excitement to crowds around all corners of the country. He reserved his primary catchphrase, “BOOM-SHAKA-LAKA,” for the most impressive of swims. As an announcer, Kendricks hoped to showcase each swimmer in a way that would make their experience at the meet as positive as possible.
“My goal is really just to highlight and find experiences and memories and spot situations that really accentuate what is great about that swimmer, that relay, that team, whatever it is, and remember that there are people in the stands that this means so much on behalf of that swimmer or diver that you want to give them as much as you can,” Kendricks told Swimming World earlier this year.
Kendricks’ friend Bob Staab posted a message in the Facebook group “BoomshakalakaSam,” which had been used to provide updates on Kendricks during his battle with cancer.
It is with sadness that I let you know our friend Sam Kendricks peacefully passed away today at home in Los Alamos, N.M., at the age of 59 from Merkel Cell Carcinoma with his loving wife Shay at his side. Sam would have turned 60 on July 31.I have many stories and memories of Sam over the last 35 years that I will never forget and know many of you have known him for much longer and have many as well. I hope that you will take time to share some of those memories with everyone on this page.Shay would like to thank all of you for the support you have given to Sam and her over these past months and has requested some privacy during this time. Below is a note from Shay.*******For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun? And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.” ~ Khalil GibranIt breaks my heart to have to share this news. This morning, my husband, Sam Kendricks, departed this realm of existence for the next. He did not wish to leave us so soon, but his body grew weary.Sam was lighthearted and fun unless the situation required seriousness. He specifically asked that he not have a traditional funeral.While I don’t have any plans for a service yet, I will be organizing a celebration of life service for later this summer in Los Alamos and again in Austin at the University of Texas in the fall.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the J. Robert Oppenheimer House Fund of the Los Alamos Historical Society: https://losalamoshistory.networkforgood.com/projects/107843-oppenheimer-house-preservation. The donations support the work of conserving the Oppenheimer home for future generations. Sam was passionate about the home and the history it holds.
Ursula Carlile, joins husband Forbes, as she is to be inducted as Honor Coach in ISHOF Class of 2022
by MEG KELLER-MARVIN 7 July 2022,
For more than half a century, Ursula Carlile, teamed up with her husband, Forbes, to form swimming’s first internationally-prominent husband and wife coaching team. The two collaborated at every level of the sport by sharing teaching, coaching, filming and administrative duties at their own Ryde Swim Club. The club originated in a backyard pool of their home in the Sydney suburb of Ryde. The pool is still there today! There they taught thousands of youngsters to swim and have coached some of Australia’s most celebrated Olympians.
Ursula and Forbes Carlile Photo Courtesy:
Ursula Carlile began her international coaching career in the Netherlands, where she and Forbes co-coached the Dutch National team from 1962-64 and where she was the Dutch Olympic Co-Head Coach with her husband. In the following decade, the husband and wife team made frequent periodic visits to the People’s Republic of China, working with China’s top coaches and national team. In 1980, the Carlile’s were named Honorary Olympic Coaches for China.
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In 1972, Ursula became Australia’s first female Olympic swimming coach when she was selected as an assistant coach to Don Talbot, for the Munich Games. She served as an assistant to Terry Gathercole the next year at the World Championships, held in Cali, Colombia. In 1974, she was selected as Australia’s first female Head Coach for the Commonwealth Games, held in Christchurch, New Zealand. In yet another sterling accomplishment, during the 1970’s and ’80’s, she and Forbes coached five Olympians – all of them world record-holders: Karen Moras, Shane Gould, Jenny Turrall, Gail Neal and John Bennett.
In the days when Forbes Carlile could not secure official staff selection to the Australian Olympic team, it was Ursula Carlile who accompanied Gould as chaperone at the Munich 1972 Games. Forbes was there in a commentator’s position with the media as Gould raced to what remains a record five-medal haul in solo events among women, her three golds secured with World records, a silver and a bronze completing a unique collection for a a pioneering pantheon. Gould is Dr. Shane Gould these days.
A Life Member of the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association, Ursula Carlile lectured frequently around the world until lately. Forbes, pioneer of the pace clock and several aspects of swimming science, entered the Hall of Fame in 1976. He passed away on the eve of the Rio Olympic Games in 2016.
Ursula Carlile and swimmers at Ryde Swim Club, Sydney, Australia Photo Courtesy:
Come join Carlile and this year’s class of 2022 in Ft. Lauderdale. If you cannot join us, consider making a donation.
To make a donation, click here: https://ishof.org/donate/
This year’s International Swimming Hall of Fame Honorees include:
International Swimming Hall of Fame 2022 Honorees
Craig Beardsley (USA) – Swimming
Natalie Coughlin (USA) – Swimming
Marilyn Bell (CAN) – Open Water Swimming
Michael Klim (AUS) – Swimming
Jon Sieben (AUS) – Swimming
Daichi Suzuki (JPN)– Swimming
Matthew Mitcham (AUS) – Diving
Ursula Carlile (AUS) – Coach
Peter Hürzeler (SUI) – ISHOF Contributor
Mirko Vicevic (YUG/MON) Water Polo
Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame Honorees
Doris Steadman (USA) Masters Swimmer
Dr. Jane Katz (USA) Masters Contributor
Edith Bohm (GER) Masters Swimmer
Olga Kokorina (RUS) Masters Swimmer
Shigehisha Sekikawa (JPN) Masters Swimmer
Birte Hohlstein (GER) Masters Artistic Swimming
Guenther Wolf (GER) Masters Water Polo
The Induction Weekend Schedule
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Official 57th Annual International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner
5:30 pm VIP Reception6:30 –10:00 pm Induction Ceremony & Dinner
HOTEL INFORMATION
Host Hotel: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Upscale retreat with private beach access, two pools, four restaurants, full service spa and oceanside bar. Location of the Saturday evening induction ceremony. ¼ mile south of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
3030 Holiday Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 525-4000
Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $229 per night, BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE
($39 Resort fee – Guests can opt out if not interested in resort amenities)
Additional Hotel Option: Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
440 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 524-8733 Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $189 per night
Honoree Ceremony October 15, 2022 Last Day to Book: Friday, September 30, 2022
Aussie Swimmer Michael Klim to be inducted into ISHOF as part of the Class of 2022
Michael Klim has been called the best relay swimmer ever. He is a three-time Olympian, multi-time world champion and 21-time world record holder. 1998 was Klim’s year in the sun. In January, the FINA World Aquatics Championships were held in Perth, Western Australia, and in front of a boisterous home crowd, he was the leading swimmer of the meet. He triumphed in the 200m freestyle and the 100m butterfly, added silver in the 100m freestyle and bronze in the 50m freestyle. He was a member of each of Australia’s three relay teams, winning gold in the 4×200m freestyle relay and 4×100m medley relay, and a silver in the 4×100m freestyle relay.
Michael Klim at World Championships
Michael Klim and the gold-medal Australian Relay team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
At the 2000 Summer Olympics, Klim set a world record (48.18) leading off the 4×100m freestyle relay, which paved the way for a world record (3:13.67), beating the Americans in this event for the first time in Olympic history. Three days later, he was part of the 4×200m freestyle relay, which set another world record (7:07.05), which left the opposition over 5 seconds in arrears on its way to victory.
More about Michael Klim
Michael Klim holding the Australian flag with his medals.
His 100m freestyle world record, was bested by Pieter van den Hoogenband in the semi’s. In the final, he turned first at the wall, but his legs gave out in the second half and he placed fourth. In the 100m butterfly, he was the world record holder, again turning first at the wall heavily under world record pace but was cut down in the closing stages by Sweden’s Lars Frölander, finishing second. On the final night, he claimed silver as part of the 4×100m medley relay team. Still quite a performance.
Come join Klim and this year’s class of 2022 in Ft. Lauderdale. If you cannot join us, consider making a donation.
To make a donation, click here: https://ishof.org/donate/
This year’s International Swimming Hall of Fame Honorees include:
International Swimming Hall of Fame 2022 Honorees
Craig Beardsley (USA) – Swimming
Natalie Coughlin (USA) – Swimming
Marilyn Bell (CAN) – Open Water Swimming
Michael Klim (AUS) – Swimming
Jon Sieben (AUS) – Swimming
Daichi Suzuki (JPN)– Swimming
Matthew Mitcham (AUS) – Diving
Ursula Carlile (AUS) – Coach
Peter Hürzeler (SUI) – ISHOF Contributor
Mirko Vicevic (YUG/MON) Water Polo
Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame Honorees
Doris Steadman (USA) Masters Swimmer
Dr. Jane Katz (USA) Masters Contributor
Edith Bohm (GER) Masters Swimmer
Olga Kokorina (RUS) Masters Swimmer
Shigehisha Sekikawa (JPN) Masters Swimmer
Birte Hohlstein (GER) Masters Artistic Swimming
Guenther Wolf (GER) Masters Water Polo
The Induction Weekend Schedule
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Official 57th Annual International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner
5:30 pm VIP Reception6:30 –10:00 pm Induction Ceremony & Dinner
HOTEL INFORMATION
Host Hotel: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Upscale retreat with private beach access, two pools, four restaurants, full service spa and oceanside bar. Location of the Saturday evening induction ceremony. ¼ mile south of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
3030 Holiday Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 525-4000
Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $229 per night, BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE
($39 Resort fee – Guests can opt out if not interested in resort amenities)
Additional Hotel Option: Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
440 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 524-8733 Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $189 per night
Honoree Ceremony October 15, 2022 Last Day to Book: Friday, September 30, 2022
Australian Diver, Matthew Mitcham to be inducted into ISHOF’s Class of 2022
Matthew Mitcham, Honor Diver, Class of 2022
Australian Diver, Matthew Mitcham is credited with having received the highest single-dive score in Olympic history. At the 2008 Olympic Games, in Beijing, China, Mitcham chose to execute a two-and-one-half somersault with two-and-one-half twists in the pike position for his last dive. The dive had a very high degree of difficulty with 3.8. Mitcham scored four 10’s, giving him, not only the highest score on a single dive ever, but the gold medal for the event as well.
Matthew Mitcham at 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
By winning the 10-meter platform in 2008, Matthew Mitcham became the first Australian to win an Olympic gold medal in diving, since Dick Eve at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Matthew Mitcham winning gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
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Although the platform was Mitcham’s favored event, he was quite good on the springboard as well. At the 2009 World Championships, Mitcham won the bronze medal on the 1-meter, silver on the 1-meter, synchro 3-meter, 10 meter and synchro 10-meter, and at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, he took gold in the synchro 10-meter platform and silver in the 1-meter and synchro 3-meter.
Matthew Mitcham along with the rest of the Australian Olympic team
Mitcham wrote his autobiography in 2012, “Twists and Turns.” Soon afterward, it was made into a cabaret show, starring Mitcham, and travelled around the country of Australia (2014-15) getting great reviews.
Come join Mitcham and this year’s class of 2022 in Ft. Lauderdale. If you cannot join us, consider making a donation.
To make a donation, click here: https://ishof.org/donate/
This year’s International Swimming Hall of Fame Honorees include:
International Swimming Hall of Fame 2022 Honorees
Craig Beardsley (USA) – Swimming
Natalie Coughlin (USA) – Swimming
Marilyn Bell (CAN) – Open Water Swimming
Michael Klim (AUS) – Swimming
Jon Sieben (AUS) – Swimming
Daichi Suzuki (JPN)– Swimming
Matthew Mitcham (AUS) – Diving
Ursula Carlile (AUS) – Coach
Peter Hürzeler (SUI) – ISHOF Contributor
Mirko Vicevic (YUG/MON) Water Polo
Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame Honorees
Doris Steadman (USA) Masters Swimmer
Dr. Jane Katz (USA) Masters Contributor
Edith Bohm (GER) Masters Swimmer
Olga Kokorina (RUS) Masters Swimmer
Shigehisha Sekikawa (JPN) Masters Swimmer
Birte Hohlstein (GER) Masters Artistic Swimming
Guenther Wolf (GER) Masters Water Polo
The Induction Weekend Schedule
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Official 57th Annual International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner
5:30 pm VIP Reception6:30 –10:00 pm Induction Ceremony & Dinner
HOTEL INFORMATION
Host Hotel: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Upscale retreat with private beach access, two pools, four restaurants, full service spa and oceanside bar. Location of the Saturday evening induction ceremony. ¼ mile south of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
3030 Holiday Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 525-4000
Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $229 per night, BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE
($39 Resort fee – Guests can opt out if not interested in resort amenities)
Additional Hotel Option: Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
440 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 524-8733 Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $189 per night
Honoree Ceremony October 15, 2022 Last Day to Book: Friday, September 30, 2022
Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center and the City of Fort Lauderdale host Media Day, June 6, 2022
Fort Lauderdale’s new 27-meter Tower
The Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center and the City of Fort Lauderdale host Media Day, June 6, 2022 Lauderdale Aquatic Center was quite the exciting place on Monday, June 6, as they hosted their first Media Day, with the new 27-meter tower front and center, in conjunction with USA Diving and Red Bull. The event highlighted members of the Fort Lauderdale Diving Team from the grassroots lessons programs to Olympians and World Champion high divers.
Topping the list, was World Champion, Stephen LoBue and 2020 Olympian Brandon Loschiavo, performing dives off the new state of the art tower, which is the only one in the western hemisphere.
For more information on media day, read the great article by the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel: Read Here