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==History==
==History==
In 1965, [[Johnny Weissmuller]] became the president of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, that with this charge in 1970 was present at the Commonwealth Games in Jamaica and was introduced to Queen Elizabeth.
In 1965, [[Johnny Weissmuller]] became the president of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, that with this charge in 1970 was present at the Commonwealth Games in Jamaica and was introduced to Queen Elizabeth. ISHOF was incorporated in Florida as a non-profit educational corporation on November 23, 1964, with Buck Dawson, as its first executive director.<ref>
ISHOF was incorporated in Florida as a non-profit educational corporation on November 23, 1964, with Buck Dawson, as its first executive director.<ref>
{{cite news| title = Buck Dawson, 87, Promoter of swimming, is dead| url = https://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/21/sports/othersports/21dawson.html?_r=0
{{cite news| title = Buck Dawson, 87, Promoter of swimming, is dead| url = https://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/21/sports/othersports/21dawson.html?_r=0
| access-date = 2013-09-06| first = Frank| last = Litsky| date = April 21, 2008| newspaper = [[The New York Times]]}}</ref> Nine months later—in August 1965—a 50-meter pool, 25-yard diving well, and warm-up pool were completed. This initial part of the Swimming Hall of Fame complex was dedicated on December 27, 1965, witnessed by 4,500 swimmers and other spectators from all fifty states and eleven foreign countries. In 1968, the then-Swimming Hall of Fame became the first world-recognized hall of fame in any sport, when the 105-nation FINA Congress met at the [[1968 Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]] in Mexico City and endorsed the hall of fame as an "International Swimming Hall of Fame". On June 16, 1969, the organization's Articles of Incorporation were amended to reflect that the name was changed to "International Swimming Hall of Fame".<ref name=HistoryOfSwimming>{{cite web |url= http://www.ishof.org/history.html |title= History of Swimming in Fort Lauderdale and the International Swimming Hall of Fame |publisher= International Swimming Hall of Fame |access-date= 23 October 2017}}</ref> The first members of the hall of fame—a class of twenty-one—were inducted in 1965. See the [https://www.ishof.org/ishof-honorees.html full list of all honorees] since 1965
| access-date = 2013-09-06| first = Frank| last = Litsky| date = April 21, 2008| newspaper = [[The New York Times]]}}</ref> Nine months later—in August 1965—a 50-meter pool, 25-yard diving well, and warm-up pool were completed. This initial part of the Swimming Hall of Fame complex was dedicated on December 27, 1965, witnessed by 4,500 swimmers and other spectators from all fifty states and eleven foreign countries. In 1968, the then-Swimming Hall of Fame became the first world-recognized hall of fame in any sport, when the 105-nation [[FINA]] Congress met at the [[1968 Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]] in [[Mexico City]] and endorsed the hall of fame as an "International Swimming Hall of Fame". On June 16, 1969, the organization's Articles of Incorporation were amended to reflect that the name was changed to "International Swimming Hall of Fame".<ref name=HistoryOfSwimming>{{cite web |url= http://www.ishof.org/history.html |title= History of Swimming in Fort Lauderdale and the International Swimming Hall of Fame |publisher= International Swimming Hall of Fame |access-date= 23 October 2017}}</ref> The first members of the hall of fame—a class of twenty-one—were inducted in 1965. See the [https://www.ishof.org/ishof-honorees.html full list of all honorees] since 1965


In 2017, the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) merged its operations with ''[[Swimming World|Swimming World Magazine]].'' The combination provided the International Swimming Hall of Fame with an outreach arm, that Swimming World can provide, to the athletes, coaches and volunteers around the world in aquatics.  Brent Rutemiller will become the Chief Executive Officer overseeing the merger.
In 2017, the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) merged its operations with ''[[Swimming World|Swimming World Magazine]].'' The combination provided the International Swimming Hall of Fame with an outreach arm, that Swimming World can provide, to the athletes, coaches and volunteers around the world in aquatics. Brent Rutemiller will become the Chief Executive Officer overseeing the merger.


==Mission==
==Mission==
The Hall of Fame's mission is to collaborate with aquatic organizations worldwide to preserve, educate and celebrate the history of aquatic sports while promoting Every Child A Swimmer.
The Hall of Fame is dedicated to promoting the benefits of [[swimming (sport)|swimming]] as both an essential life skill and sport, through the operation of the ISHOF museum and by immortalizing the achievements and contributions of those who have distinguished themselves in the following six branches of aquatic sports:
*[[swimming (sport)|competitive swimming]]
*[[water polo]]
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*[[Diving (sport)|diving]]
*[[open water swimming]] (a.k.a. marathon swimming)
*[[synchronised swimming|synchronised (artistic) swimming]]
*[[Masters swimming|masters]]


== Vision ==
<BR>
To be the global focal point for sharing cultures, showcasing events, increasing participation in aquatic sports and developing educational and lesson programs that promote swimming as an essential life-skill.
ISHOF inducts outstanding practitioners of these sports into the Hall of Fame as honorees in one of several categories:
<BR>The Executive Nomination Committee, with the help of ISHOF Staff and the Executive Nomination Committee Chairman oversees the nomination process for the following 9 categories:
*Swimmer

*Diver
* [[Swimming (sport)|Swimming]]
*Water Polo Player
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* [[Marathon swimming|Open Water/Marathon Swimming]]
*Synchronized (Artistic) Swimmer
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* [[Diving (sport)|Diving]]
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*Open Water/Marathon Swimmer
* [[Water polo|Water Polo]]
*Masters (adult) athlete
* Artistic Swimming ([[Synchronized swimming|Synchronized Swimming]])
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*Coach
* [[Paralympic Games|Paralympics]]
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*Contributor (to aquatics)
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* Coach
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*Pioneer
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* Contributor (to aquatics)
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* Pioneer

(Nominations can be submitted on the [https://www.ishof.org/international-swimming-hall-of-fame-hall-of-fame-honoree-criteria.html ISHOF website].)


==Members==
==Members==

Revision as of 22:26, 10 March 2021

International Swimming Hall of Fame and Museum
The ISHOF museum building
International Swimming Hall of Fame is located in Florida
International Swimming Hall of Fame
Location within Florida
EstablishedNovember 23, 1964 (1964-11-23)
LocationFort Lauderdale, Florida
Coordinates26°06′59″N 80°06′27″W / 26.116281°N 80.107569°W / 26.116281; -80.107569
TypeHall of fame
Websitewww.ishof.org

The International Swimming Hall of Fame and Museum (ISHOF) is a history museum and hall of fame, located at One Hall of Fame Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, operated by private interests and serving as the central point for the study of the history of swimming in the United States and around the world. Exhibits include ancient art and both reproductions and original art depicting famous moments in swimming history (from ancient times to modern), swimwear, and civil rights, as well as memorabilia and artifacts belonging to persons who have promoted or excelled in aquatics. It is recognized by FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) as the official hall for the aquatics sports.

History

In 1965, Johnny Weissmuller became the president of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, that with this charge in 1970 was present at the Commonwealth Games in Jamaica and was introduced to Queen Elizabeth. ISHOF was incorporated in Florida as a non-profit educational corporation on November 23, 1964, with Buck Dawson, as its first executive director.[1] Nine months later—in August 1965—a 50-meter pool, 25-yard diving well, and warm-up pool were completed. This initial part of the Swimming Hall of Fame complex was dedicated on December 27, 1965, witnessed by 4,500 swimmers and other spectators from all fifty states and eleven foreign countries. In 1968, the then-Swimming Hall of Fame became the first world-recognized hall of fame in any sport, when the 105-nation FINA Congress met at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City and endorsed the hall of fame as an "International Swimming Hall of Fame". On June 16, 1969, the organization's Articles of Incorporation were amended to reflect that the name was changed to "International Swimming Hall of Fame".[2] The first members of the hall of fame—a class of twenty-one—were inducted in 1965. See the full list of all honorees since 1965

In 2017, the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) merged its operations with Swimming World Magazine. The combination provided the International Swimming Hall of Fame with an outreach arm, that Swimming World can provide, to the athletes, coaches and volunteers around the world in aquatics. Brent Rutemiller will become the Chief Executive Officer overseeing the merger.

Mission

The Hall of Fame's mission is to collaborate with aquatic organizations worldwide to preserve, educate and celebrate the history of aquatic sports while promoting Every Child A Swimmer.

Vision

To be the global focal point for sharing cultures, showcasing events, increasing participation in aquatic sports and developing educational and lesson programs that promote swimming as an essential life-skill.
The Executive Nomination Committee, with the help of ISHOF Staff and the Executive Nomination Committee Chairman oversees the nomination process for the following 9 categories:

(Nominations can be submitted on the ISHOF website.)

Members

Main article: List of members of the International Swimming Hall of Fame

See also

References

  1. ^ Litsky, Frank (April 21, 2008). "Buck Dawson, 87, Promoter of swimming, is dead". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
  2. ^ "History of Swimming in Fort Lauderdale and the International Swimming Hall of Fame". International Swimming Hall of Fame. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
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