The International Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2013
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR MAY 11, 2013 -- The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) announced results of the International Selection Committee’s vote for the Class of 2013. The ten individuals selected for induction are: Swimmers GARY HALL, JR. (USA), PIETER VAN DEN HOOGENBAND (NED), YANA KLOCHKOVA (UKR) and DAGMAR HASE (GER); Diver HU JIA (CHN); Synchronized Swimmer NATHALIE SCHNEYDER (USA); Water Polo Player MILIVOJ BEBIC (YUG, CRO); Open Water Swimmer CLIFF LUMSDON (CAN); Coach ALBERTO CASTAGNETTI (ITA) and in the Contributor category, PETER MONTGOMERY (AUS).
The class of 2013 will be formally inducted at the International Swimming Hall of Fame’s 49th Annual Induction Ceremonies on Saturday, May 11th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA).
About ISHOF
The International Swimming Hall of Fame was established in 1965 as a not-for-profit educational organization in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its mission is to promote the benefits and importance of swimming as a key to fitness, good health, improved quality of life and the water safety of all adults and children. It accomplishes this through the operation of the Museum of Swimming, a shrine dedicated to the preservation of swimming history and the memory of famous swimmers, divers, water polo players, synchronized swimmers, lifesavers and others, whose lives and accomplishments inspire, educate and serve as positive role models for future generations.
The International Swimming Hall of Fame was established in 1965 as a not-for-profit educational organization in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its mission is to promote the benefits and importance of swimming as a key to fitness, good health, improved quality of life and the water safety of all adults and children. It accomplishes this through the operation of the Museum of Swimming, a shrine dedicated to the preservation of swimming history and the memory of famous swimmers, divers, water polo players, synchronized swimmers, lifesavers and others, whose lives and accomplishments inspire, educate and serve as positive role models for future generations.
