The International Swimming Hall of Fame The Poseidon Award

The Poseidon Award is presented annually by the International Swimming Hall of Fame to the
organization or individual for high level achievement from personal effort or initiative in a field
of endeavor that contributes to the performance of marathon swimmers or to the development
and status of Marathon Swimming to the world.

Shelley Taylor-Smith

2022

The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) will recognize Shelley Taylor-Smith for her high-level achievement in marathon swimming with the 2022 Poseidon Award.

Sarah Thomas

2021

The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) will recognize Sarah Thomas for her high-level achievement in marathon swimming with the 2021 Poseidon Award.

Petar Stoychev

2020

The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) will recognize Petar Stoychev for his high-level achievement in marathon swimming with the 2020 Poseidon Award.

Michael P. Read

2019

The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) will recognize Michael P. Read, MBE for his high-level achievement in marathon swimming with the 2019 Poseidon Award.

Christopher Guesdon (AUS)

2018

The 2018 Poseidon Award is awarded to Chris Guesdon for his dedication over 56 years to the sport from marathon swimmer to multi-dimensional roles.

Steven Muñatones

2017

The 2017 Poseidon Award was awarded to Steven Muñatones for his high level achievements.

Chloë McCardel

2016

The 2016 Poseidon Award was awarded to Chloë McCardel for her high level achievements.

The Organising Committee of the Global Open Water Swimming Conference

2013

Cork Ireland 2013 led by (left to right) Paschal Horgan and Oswald Schmidt in the front. Other members included Finbarr Hedderman, Ned Denison, Ciaran O'Connor and Captain Tom McCarthy, behind.