FORT LAUDERDALE – The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF), has announced that 12- time Olympic medalist, one of swimming’s most decorated athletes Dara Torres will serve as emcee of its 2022 induction ceremony, to be held on Saturday, October 15th.
The ceremony will celebrate 18 inductees, including international honorees from the Class of 2021, who were not able to be inducted last year, due to Covid travel restrictions. Featuring some of the most recognizable names in aquatics spanning multiple eras, the honoree class of 2022 is comprised of record breakers, program icons and innovative trailblazers, contributing unparalleled excellence in aquatic sports.
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The Honorees are, Swimmers: Craig Beardsley (USA), Natalie Coughlin (USA), Michael Klim (AUS), Jon Sieben (AUS), Daichi Suzuki (JPN), Open Water Swimmer: Marilyn Bell (CAN), Diver: Matthew Mitcham (AUS), Water Polo Player: Mirko Vicevic (YUG/MON), Coach: Ursula Carlisle (AUS), Contributors: Peter Huerzeler (SUI), Carol Zaleski (USA), Masters Swimmers: Doris Steadman (USA), Edith Bohm (GER), Olga Kokorina (RUS), Shigehisha Sekikawa (JPN), Masters Artistic Swimmer: Birte Hohlstein (GER), Masters Water Polo: Guenther Wolf (GER), and Masters Contributor: Dr. Jane Katz (USA) and will take place at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
“As someone who has been around the water practically my whole life, I know firsthand that the highest possible honor in our sport is the immortality that is reserved for members of the International Swimming Hall of Fame,” said Torres. “I’m thrilled to contribute to what will be a historic evening as ISHOF honors its new inductees.”
The addition of these eighteen individuals will bring the total number of International Swimming Hall of Fame members to 787.
USA Swimming, Pentair, Swim Across America, Skechers, Hard Rock Casino are the among a few of the evening’s sponsors.
About the ISHOF
The International Swimming Hall of Fame & Museum was established in 1965 as a not-for-profit educational organization in the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and was recognized by FINA in 1968. The mission of ISHOF is to preserve and celebrate aquatic history, to educate the general public about the importance of swimming as the key to water safety, drowning prevention, better health, a better quality of life, and to inspire everyone to swim. ISHOF’s collection of swimming memorabilia, art, photos and films, along with archival documents and rare books in the Henning Library, make ISHOF the premier repository and academic research resource for swimming and aquatic history in the world.
For media inquiries contact Anne Schmidt at 310-486-0443, or by email anne@ishof.org