NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Splash Photo Exhibit - May 7 - September 12, 2009
2009 ISHOF Induction Ceremony - September 12, 2009
Broward Attractions and Museums Month (pdf) -
June 1 - 30, 2009
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.
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SPLASH! THE WORLD’S BEST AQUATIC ATHLETES
AS PHOTOGRAPHED
BY THE WORLD’S BEST SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHERS
SPLASH! A photo exhibit depicting the artistry, athleticism and unique imagery of aquatic athletes in action, as captured by the world’s best sports photographers, will go on display at the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF), in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, beginning May 7, 2009. The exhibit opening coincides with the Hall of Fame’s hosting of the FINA ATT/USA Diving Grand Prix, which will bring the world’s finest Olympic divers to the United States. SPLASH! will run through the conclusion of ISHOF’s Annual Induction Dinner, which will also take place in Fort Lauderdale, on September 12.
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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.
ISHOF Entertainment (pdf)
ISHOF's
Timeline of Women’s
Swimming History (pdf)
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
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ISHOF Celebrates Black History in Aquatics
ISHOF ANNOUNCES INDUCTION CLASS OF 2009
The International Swimming Hall of Fame today announced the Honoree Induction Class of 2009, consisting of 9 of the greatest names in aquatic history.
“This is clearly one of our most diverse and international classes in a long time,” said Bob Duenkel, ISHOF’s staff liaison to the international selection committee of over 150 aquatic authorities.
The class of inductees includes two honorees from the Netherlands, Russia, and the USA, and one from the nations of Italy, Japan and Great Britain. The class of 2009 inductees includes:
INGE DE BRUIJN (NED) Honor Swimmer, ALEKSANDR POPOV (RUS) Honor Swimmer, JENNY THOMPSON (USA) Honor Swimmer, OLGA BRUSNIKINA (RUS) Honor Synchronized Swimmer, GIANNI LONZI (ITA) Honor Water Polo Player/Coach, KEVIN MURPHY (GBR) Honor Open water swimmer, IKKAKU MATSUZAWA (JPN) Honor Coach, JUDY McGOWAN (USA) Honor Contributor/Synchronized Swimming, and IET VAN FEGGELEN (NED) Honor Pioneer Swimmer.
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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:
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