ISHOF
- 1968 Honor Contributor Benjamin Franklin invented swim-fins.8:08 AM Oct 27th from Tweetie
- In 1984, 1993 Honor Diver Greg Louganis became the first male diver in 56 years to win both the springboard and platform events.8:07 AM Oct 27th from Tweetie
- 1965 Honor Swimmer Captain Matthew Webb of England was the first to swim the English Channel using the breaststroke.10:54 AM Oct 23rd from Tweetie
- 1990 Honor Swimmer Tracy Caulkins is the only swimmer ever, man or woman, to own American records in every stroke.8:57 AM Oct 23rd from Tweetie
- The first recorded swimming races were held in 36 B.C. in Japan.7:36 AM Oct 22nd from Tweetie
- The 1900 Paris Olympics had 7 men's swimming events, including a 200 meter obstacle swim and underwater swimming.7:33 AM Oct 22nd from Tweetie
- The first Olympic swimming gold medal, was won by Alfred Hajos of Hungary in 1:22.20 for the 100 m freestyle in 1896.6:29 AM Oct 22nd from Tweetie
- RT @: 3 Were Aquatic Sports: 10 Odd Discontinued Olympic Sports - 6:15 AM Oct 21st from Tweetie
- Swimming offers a stress-free mode of hitting all major muscle groups, making it the perfect exercise for people of all ages and interests.5:22 AM Oct 21st from Tweetie
- Olympic Swimming History: In the beginning there were only 4 swimming events, now there are 32 swimming races, 16 for men and 16 for women5:19 AM Oct 21st from Tweetie
- HONOREE OF THE DAY: KEO NAKAMA (USA) - 5:14 AM Oct 21st from Tweetie
- HONOREE OF THE DAY: MELVIN STEWART (USA) - @10:18 AM Oct 11th from Tweetie
- RT @ Johnny Weismuller, who later played Tarzan in 12 films, won five gold medals in swimming at the 1924 & 1928 Olympic Games.10:04 AM Oct 2nd from Tweetie
- Just made a another video on Animoto called "Golden Homecoming":
9:34 AM Sep 16th from web
- Just made a video on Animoto called "International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction": 8:27 AM Sep 16th from web
- International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Lunch.
9:38 AM Sep 11th from Tweetie
- HONOREE OF THE DAY: DR. ISTVAN BARANY (HUN) - 3:37 AM Sep 11th from Tweetie
- Tomorrow: 9pm-12am - ISHOF Open House / “Night At The Museum” (Casual) - ISHOF Museum
Drinks & Light Hors d’oeuvres6:37 PM Sep 10th from Tweetie
- TOMORROW: 12pm-1:30pm - International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame - Induction Ceremony & Luncheon (Business Casual) - ISHOF Museum6:36 PM Sep 10th from Tweetie
- REMINDER: The 2009 ISHOF Induction Weekend is this weekend. Visit to register.2:09 PM Sep 8th from Tweetie
|
- Name ISHOF
- Location Fort Lauderdale
- Web http://www.ishof.org
- Bio The International Swimming Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit educational organization located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
|
