ISHOF MUSEUM REMAINS
OPEN
The Hall continues to operate in the City of Fort Lauderdale! Meanwhile, plans for a brand new swim center without the Hall died Tuesday, when city commissioners terminated the construction contract.
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John K. Williams Jr. Passes Away
May 12, 1945 - Nov. 25, 2015
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John K Williams Jr., after a lifetime of service to Adaptive Aquatics and the disabled community.
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Huan Wang
Jan. 7, 1951 - Nov. 24, 2015
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Mr. Huan Wang, known by colleagues and friends as
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Brother Huan,
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Old Goat
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U
ncle
Big Beard;
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passed away after an accident. He was a dedicated volunteer during the "Friendship Through Sports" reunion in 2013. More:
Huan Wang with his wife. Lao Sha and Louise Zhang
at the Hall of Fame.
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Don Kane,
2006 Paragon Award winner died yesterday December 9th, 2015.
Don Kane was involved in the development and progress of Synchronized Swimming for over 60 years.
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Don Kane receiving his Paragon Award from Tom Saldarelli in 2006.
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| Amy Van Dyken inspires as she is learning to walk again |
 Six-time Olympic gold medalist
Amy Van Dyken talks about her 2014 ATV accident that severed her spinal cord and left her paralyzed from the waist down. She shares her journey at the 2015 ESPNW: Women + Sports Summit.
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Chris Guesdon (AUS) new IMSHOF Chairman
Mr. Guesdon said he was pleased to accept the leadership position with the Executive Team. He
emphasized
the privilege to serve on a distinguished committee with Beth Yudovin, Ned Denison and Dale Petranech.
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SAVE THE DATE AND JOIN US FOR OUR 2016 INDUCTION IN
SANTA CLARA, CA
June 3-5, 2016
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2016 ISHOF Membership Drive
Join and Receive a
$25 Gift Card from SwimOutlet
On his last visit to the Fort Lauderdale, before his death, the great George Haines parting words to our staff were: "You know, this really belongs in Santa Clara." That was the inspiration for leaders of the City to contact us several years ago and now his wish will soon become a reality. With a bright future assured, you can help make swimming history
 by renewing or joining ISHOF as a member. Your support will help us while we await the completion of our new home in Santa Clara. If you join or renew at the $50 or more level, you will receive a $25 dollar gift card for SWIMOUTLET.COM, one of our great corporate partners. To
learn more about ISHOF membership
and to register electronically,
click here
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Just In Time For The Holidays!
New Gear Hats!
Six panel low profile cotton twill hat with brass buckle adjustable closure
$21.95
Available in three colors!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Hobie Billingsley,
turned 90 on December 2nd.
Happy Birthday from all of us!!!
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2015 Marathon Hall of Fame Induction
The 2015 Award Ceremony was conducted at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel, San Pedro, California. Ned Denison (IRE), was the Master of Ceremonies. Greta Andersen (DEN/ USA) received the ISHOF Lifetime Achievement award and
Marilyn Bell accepted her induction into the Class of 1967. The IMSHOF class of 2015 included- Forrest Nelson (USA), Antonio Argüelles Diaz Gonzalez (MEX), Martin Strel (SVN), Marty Veen, the Varne Ridge Channel Swim Park (GBR) & the Jersey Long Distance Swimming Club (GBR). Dennis Miller (FJI) was awarded the ISHOF Irving Davids/Captain Roger M. Wheeler Memorial Award.
L-R: Martin Strel, Antonio Gonzalez, Greta Andersen, Forrest Nelson , Chris Guesdon, Marilyn Bell, Sally Minty Gravett
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2015 ISHOF Lifetime Achievement Award
Greta Andersen
One of the greatest swimmers of all time, Greta Andersen burst on the world's stage when she won the gold medal for the 100 m freestyle at the 1948 London Olympics. When she returned home to Copenhagen, she was a national hero.
After moving from her native
Denmark to Long Beach, CA, in 1953, she needed to make a living. She met Tom Park, a record setting Catalina Channel swimmer, who convinced her she had what it took to be a successful marathon swimmer.
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Worth Reading! New Publications
Julie Checkoway: The Three Year Swim Club
In her new book, Julie Checkoway brings to life one of the
most remarkable "LOST" stories in athletic, Olympic and Swimming history. Bruce Wigo and Hall of Famer Steve Clark had a chance to meet the author and highly recommend it.
Watch the video about The Three Year Swim Club's first great swimmer Keo Nakama.
Karlyn Pipes: The Do Over - My Journey from the Depths of Addiction to World Champion Swimmer
From the time she first stepped onto the starting blocks, Karlyn Pipes seemed destined for Olympic medals, Wheaties boxes, and greatness. Brimming with talent and coached by two-time Olympic gold medalist Mike Troy, she had the potential to be the best. But unable to keep up with the expectations, she turned her back on the sport and replaced the liquid of the pool with that of the bottle.
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Collections Retrieved From The Vault
The ISHOF VAULT (store room) is loaded with incredible artifacts that need to be recycled. In 1971, when Apollo 15 "splashed down" after visiting the moon, 1964 Olympic gold medalist Fred Schmidt (on Right) a Navy Frogman, was there to welcome Commander Dave Scott, also an All-American swimmer, back to earth. Look for a new exhibit featuring the "Aqua Lung" frogman equipment Fred donated to ISHOF.
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Dr. Jim Miller, president of USMS, wearing the ISHOF bow tie at the Golden Goggles with his wife, Patty.
