ISHOF is proud to announce that this year’s Master of Ceremonies for the 2019 Induction Class of Honorees is Dara Torres.
Dara Torres is a twelve-time Olympic medalist and former world record-holder. Dara was the first swimmer to represent the United States in five Olympic Games (1984, 1988, 1992, 2000 and 2008), and, at the age of 41, the oldest swimmer to earn a place on the U.S. Olympic team. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, she competed in three events, the 50-meter freestyle, 4×100m medley relay, and 4×100m freestyle relay, winning silver medals in each event.
Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick
She has a total of twelve Olympic medals (four gold, four silver, and four bronze), and is one of only three women with the most Olympic swimming medals. Dara Torres has won at least one medal in each of the five Olympics in which she has competed, making her one of only a handful of Olympians to earn medals in five different Games.
Her impressive performance in Beijing and her attempt at the 2012 London Olympic Games has inspired many older athletes to consider re-entering competition.
Dara and her daughter; Photo Courtesy: acintosh)
A composed commentator, guest host and strong interviewee, she has appeared on such shows as Fox News, ESPN, CNN, Piers Morgan Tonight, Today Show, Good Morning America, Kelly and Regis, and many others. Additionally, Dara Torres was the first female athlete ever to be featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and in 2009, won the ESPY award for “Best Comeback.” To add to Dara’s accolades, she was also named one of the “Top Female Athletes of the Decade” by Sports Illustrated Magazine.
Dara lives in South Florida and over the years she has remained active with programs to promote swimming and the welfare of swimmers.
About The International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
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! Can’t attend the event? Make a donation to ISHOF to support our honorees.
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 (CAN).
2019 Paragon Award and ISHOF Specialty Award Recipients
- Greg Eggert—Competitive Swimming
- Don Holbrook—Water Polo
- Bill Farrar—Competitive Diving
- Igor Kartashov—Synchronized Swimming
- Peter Davis—Aquatic Safety
- Carvin DiGiovanni—Recreational Swimming
- Carolyn Wood—Buck Dawson Author Award: “Tough Girl”
- Dale Petranech—ISHOF Service Award
- David Duda—Judge G. Harold Martin Award
- Robert Strauss—Virginia Hunt Newman Award
- Ruth Meyer—John K. Williams, Jr. International Adapted Aquatics Award
- Peter Bick—Al Schoenfield Media Award
- Jim Wood* —Lifetime Achievement Award
12-1:30 PM Luncheon ISHOF Museum
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
Sunday, May 19th — Swim Across America
- Swim Across America Fundraiser to Fight Cancer—Join us for this inspirational event!
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 Awards 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
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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Cesar Mendez
Wish I could attend! Lots of all so great swimmers!!!