International Swimming Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Induction Class and 55th Annual Ceremony!
The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) Induction Ceremony is shaping up to be a star-studded weekend with multiple events spread out over three days in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Make your plans now to attend the weekend of May 17-19, 2019! ISHOF Members can purchase the Weekend Package and Save!
This year’s International Swimming Hall of Fame honorees include Swimmers: Jason Lezak (USA), Otylia Jedrzejczak (POL), Stephanie Rice (AUS), Britta Steffen (GER); Diver: Li Ting (CHN); Water Polo Player: Alessandro Campagna (ITA); Coach: Boris Popov (RUS); Synchronized Swimmer: Olga Sedakova (RUS); Open Water Swimmer: Marcy MacDonald (USA); Contributor: Dr. Ferenc Salamon (HUN); and Pioneer: Alfred Nakache* (FRA).
ISHOF will also present the 2019 Gold Medallion Award to Dr. Joseph B. MacInnis.
Reserve your hotel rooms and purchase your tickets today! (See more details below including other hotel options.)
The 24th Annual Paragon Awards will presented on Friday, May 17. Sponsored by Pentair Aquatic Systems, the Paragon Awards are presented annually to individuals or organizations for outstanding contributions to aquatics in six categories.
2019 Paragon Award Recipients:
- Competitive Swimming: Greg Eggert
- Water Polo: Don Holbrook
- Competitive Diving: Bill Farrar
- Synchronized Swimming: Igor Kartashov
- Aquatic Safety: Peter Davis
- Recreational Swimming: Carvin DiGiovanni
12-1:30 PM Luncheon ISHOF Museum – Guest Speaker – Joe MacInnis
Official 55th Annual International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
VIP Reception 6:00 PM, Induction Ceremony 7:00 –10:00 PM at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa
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Honor Swimmers
Otylia Jedrzejczak (POL)Jason Lezak (USA)Stephanie Rice (AUS)Britta Steffen (GER)
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Honor Water Polo Player
Alessandro Campagna (ITA)
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Honor Diver
Li Ting (CHN)
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Honor Synchronized Swimmer
Olga Sedakova (RUS)
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Honor Open Water Swimmer
Marcy MacDonald (USA)
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Honor Coach
Boris Popov (RUS)
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Honor Contributor
Dr. Ferenc Salamon (HUN)
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Honor Pioneer
Alfred Nakache* (FRA)
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Gold Medallion Recipient
Sunday, May 19th — Swim Across America
- Swim Across America Fundraiser for Cancer Awareness —Join us for this inspirational event!
WEEKEND TICKET INFORMATION
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MAY 17–19 Complete Weekend Package (Includes Paragon/ISHOF Awards Night, Luncheon, and Induction Ceremony)
ISHOF Members $305 ISHOF Non-Members $400 BEST PRICE!!
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MAY 17 ISHOF and Paragon Awards Night (Hors D’oeuvres and Free Bar) 5:30 PM
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MAY 18 Luncheon
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MAY 18 Induction Ceremony and Dinner 6:00 PM
May 17–19, 2019 HOTEL INFORMATION
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Host Hotel: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Four and a half star 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 $230 per night Book your group rate for International Swimming Hall of Fame
- NOTE: RESORT FEE IS INCLUDED in the $230 rate
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Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
- 440 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 524-8733
- Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $169 per night
- Please call 954 524-8733 and mention Swimming Hall of Fame Honoree Ceremony for the special Rate of $169.
For more hotel or ticket Information contact Meg Keller-Marvin meg@ishof.org / 570-594-4367
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Lezak is being inducted?
I’ll try to go……
I’ll try to go……
Is there a Diving Grand Prix schedule for this year ?
No Diving Grand Prix this year… We do have hopes after the facility is renovated after October 2020.