On March 3, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF), One Hall of Fame Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., will honor Sarah Sjostrom, as the 2017 World Swimmer of the Year.
Sjostrom is traveling from her home country of Sweden to donate race-worn items from her historic 2017 swim season in which she broke an incredible six world records. The items will become a part of a World Swimmers of the Year exhibit.
In recognition of her accomplishments, the city of Fort Lauderdale will present Sjostrom with a document proclaiming March 3, 2018, as Sarah Sjostrom Day. Commissioner Dean Trantalis will be making the proclamation on behalf of the City.
Sarah will be available to the media after the presentation. Brent Rutemiller, the new CEO of ISHOF, will also be available to address the future of ISHOF and the upcoming induction ceremony, scheduled for the weekend of May 18-20, 2018, in Fort Lauderdale.
About Sarah Sjostrom
Photo courtesy: SIPA USA
- Sarah Sjostrom is a gold, silver and bronze medalist from the 2016 Olympics, representing Sweden. In July of 2017, Sarah set two world records in the 50 and 100 freestyle and became the first woman to win four world titles in a single individual event – the 100 butterfly – at the 17th FINA World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
- Three days after Budapest, Sarah broke two more swimming world records in the 50 and 100 SCM freestyle at the first stop of the World Cup Tour in Moscow on August 2-3, 2017.
- Sarah then traveled to Eindhoven, Netherlands, breaking two more world records on August 11-12, swimming the 50 and 100 SCM freestyle.
- Sarah set a total of six world records in one year and earned Swimming World Magazine’s Female Swimmer of the Year award on December 1t, 2017 for her accomplishments.
About Brent Rutemiller
Photo Courtesy: Taylor Brien
Brent Rutemiller became the Chief Executive Officer of ISHOF on November 1, 2017. He is owner and publisher of Swimming World Magazine and is overseeing the merging of both operations. He will be working with the City of Fort Lauderdale to reestablish Fort Lauderdale as the premier international destination for aquatic sports and the long-time headquarters for ISHOF.
About the International Swimming Hall of Fame
The International Swimming Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit educational organization located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is a dynamic shrine dedicated to the history, memory, and recognition of the famous individuals, swimmers, divers, water polo players, synchronized swimmers, and open water athletes throughout the world. Their lives and accomplishments serve to inspire, motivate and educate. Its primary goal is to promote the benefits and importance of swimming as a key to fitness, good health, quality of life, and the water safety of children.
About The 54th Annual Induction Ceremony Weekend
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More Information: www.ISHOF.org
Friday, May 18, 2018
- ISHOF and Paragon Awards 5:30 p.m. Cocktails – 6:30 p.m. at ISHOF Museum
This year’s Paragon Award recipients include: Frank Busch for competitive swimming, Dr. Ben Rubin for diving, Bob Corb for water polo, Jennifer Gray for synchronized swimming, David Bell for recreational swimming, and Jill White for water safety. Other ISHOF awards celebrated that night will include: The Buck Dawson Authors Award presented to Olympic Gold Medalist Anthony Ervin, author: “Chasing Water: Elegy of an Olympian;” the ISHOF Service Award: Gay DeMario; the Judge G. Harold Martin Award: Lana Whitehead; the Virginia Hunt Newman Award: Johnny Johnson; the John K. Williams, Jr. Adapted Aquatics Award: Kathy Bateman; and the Al Schoenfield Media Award will be presented to Bob Ingram.
Saturday, May 19, 2018
- ISHOF Swim Clinic presented by Fitter and Faster with Cammile Adams 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Autograph Session with Inductees Saturday Afternoon at the Pool (TBA)
- NISCA High School Coaches Clinic/CSCAA Recruiting Seminar – (TBA)
- Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa VIP Reception and Cocktails 6 p.m.
- Induction Ceremony Saturday 7-11 p.m. (350 – 500 People)
This year’s honorees include: Swimmers: Rebecca Adlington (GBR), Amanda Beard (USA), and Libby Trickett (AUS); Honor Water Polo Player: Brenda Villa (USA); Honor Contributor: Andy Burke (USA); Irina Lashko (USSR, RUS, AUS) Honor Diver; Bill Sweetenham (AUS) Honor Coach; Miho Takeda (JPN) Honor Synchronized Swimmer; Petar Stoychev (BUL) Honor Open Water Swimmer; and Joy Cushman (USA) Honor Pioneer Synchro Contributor. Plus Ian Crocker (USA Honor Swimmer) who was a part of the Class of 2017, but was unable to attend the induction due to Hurricane Harvey.
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Swim Across America Fundraiser 8-11 a.m.
ISHOF Clinic for Kids presented by Fitter and Faster with Cammile Adams 11 a.m.-2 p.m.