Friends we’ve lost in 2024

Dr. Ron O’Brien – November 19, 2024

The Sport of Diving loses a Legend: Dr. Ron O’Brien dies at age 86 at home in Naples, Florida

Casey Converse – August 10, 2024

Passages: The Gift of Casey Converse; Distance Legend Passes Away at 66

Passings: ISHOF loses 1997 Gold Medallion Recipient, Paul W. “Buddy” Bucha ~ longtime ISHOF friend

Carolyn Schuler Jones – July 22, 2024

Passages: Carolyn Schuler Jones, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Dies at 81

Brent Rutemiller – June 17, 2024

Passages: Brent Rutemiller, Former Swimming World Publisher, ISHOF CEO Dies After Multiple Cancer Battles

David Wilkie – May 22, 2024

Great Britain and the ISHOF family lose a great one: David Wilkie loses his battle with cancer…..

Jon Urbanchek – May 9, 2024

Passages: ISHOF Honor Coach Jon Urbanchek, Iconic Olympic, Michigan Coach Dies; Legacy Will Endure

Judith McGowan – March 10, 2024

ISHOF and Synchronized swimming loses a true Legend of the sport: Judith McGowan dies suddenly on Sunday, March 10, 2024 ~

Giuseppe D’Altrui – February 22, 2024

The world of water polo loses a great: Giuseppe D’Altrui

Eddie Sinnott – February 20, 2024

Friend of ISHOF and Former SMU Men’s Swimming Head Coach Eddie Sinnott passed away on Tuesday, February 20

Lance Larson – January 19, 2024

Passages: Lance Larson, 1980 ISHOF Honoree Controversially Denied Olympic Gold, Dies at 83