WU MINXIA BECOMES 7th FEMALE CHINESE DIVER TO BE INDUCTED INTO ISHOF – BUT NO ONE HAS MORE OLYMPIC MEDALS……SEVEN TOTAL: 5 GOLD, 1 SILVER, 1 BRONZE
Wu Minxia is the considered the greatest diver in Chinese history, and that’s pretty impressive since the Chinese produce the greatest divers in the world.
The winner of seven Olympic medals, five of them gold, and 14 World Championship medals, eight of them gold, Wu is the most decorated female athlete in the history of diving. As well as collecting four consecutive Olympic 3-meter synchronized springboard titles in Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016 with three different partners, she also won the 3-meter springboard individual gold in London, 2012.
She began her competitive career at the 2001 World Championships, with partner Guo Jingjing, winning the 3-meter synchronized event. She and Jingjing went on to win three more titles, with the exception of 2005 when Jingjing partnered with Li Ting. Wu competed in Athens at the 2004 Games, winning gold again with Jingjing in the synchro event, in addition to winning silver in the 3-meter individual event, behind partner Jingjing. At the 2008 Games, she and Jingjing again won the 3-meter synchro event, but Wu took bronze this time in the 3-meter individual event.
After the 2008 games, partner Jingjing retired and Wu then partnered with He Zi. This new partnership allowed her to retain the 3-meter synchronized title at the 2011 World Championships. She also won her only World Championship individual title in the 3-meter springboard that same year, 2011. At the 2012 Olympics, Wu’s third Games, she won gold in the 3-meter synchro event along with He, becoming the first woman to win a gold medal in three consecutive Olympic Games. She also won a second gold in the individual 3-meter springboard event. By winning the 3-meter synchronized springboard event at the 2013 and 2015 World Championships, with her (third) new partner Shi Tingmao, Wu became the first person to win seven gold medals in the event. They (Wu and Shi) also won gold medals at the 2014 Asian Games and finally the 2016 Olympic Games.
No one has won more gold medals in the 3-meter synchronized springboard diving event than Wu Minxia.
Come join Wu and this year’s spectacular class of 2023 in Ft. Lauderdale. If you cannot join us, consider making a donation.
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This year’s International Swimming Hall of Fame Honorees include:
International Swimming Hall of Fame 2023 Honorees
Bob Bowman (USA)……………..…….………..….…………….…Honor Coach
Chris Carver (USA)………..…………..………..……………………Honor Coach
Cesar Cielo (BRA)…………..….….………….…..……..………Honor Swimmer
Kirsty Coventry (ZMB)…………….……….……….……….….Honor Swimmer
Missy Franklin (USA)…………..………..……………………… Honor Swimmer
Natalia Ischenko (RUS)…..…..…….…..……Honor Synchronized Swimmer
Kosuke Kitajima (JPN)…………………………………….………Honor Swimmer
Heather Petri (USA)………..….………..……..……… Honor Water Polo Player
Michael Phelps (USA)………………..……………..…..…………Honor Swimmer
Wu Minxia (CHN)…………………..…….………..………………………Honor Diver
Sam Ramsamy (RSA)…………..….…………….……………..Honor Contributor
Stephane Lecat (FRA).……………..……………Honor Open Water Swimmer
Trischa Zorn (USA)…………………..……………. Honor Paralympic Swimmer
ISHOF 58th Annual Honoree Induction weekend
September 29-30, 2023 – Complete schedule will be forthcoming soon.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Host Hotel: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
To make reservations click here: https://book.passkey.com/e/50527236 file:///Users/megkeller-marvin/Downloads/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,
($39 Resort fee – Guests can opt out if not interested in resort amenities)
Additional Hotel Option:
Courtyard Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
Book your group rate for Honoree Ceremony
440 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 524-8733
Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $169 – $189 per night
Honoree Ceremony September 29-30, 2023: Last Day to Book: Friday, August 31, 2023
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE AND TICKETS