BRITONS TO BE ADDED TO SWIMMING HALL OF FAME
A swimmer dubbed "Queen of the English Channel"
following 40 separate crossings and a masters swimmer responsible
for more than 50 World Records are to be inducted into the
International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF).
British open water swimmer Alison Streeter (Redhill) has
swam the Channel 40 times, as well as three double and a triple
crossing, and has competed at 18 international competitions
during her long career.
Streeter becomes only the third British open water swimmer
to be included into the Hall of Fame.
Joining the illustrious list will also be British masters
swimmer Jane Asher (Wimbledon) who has competed in four age
groups within the sport (from 55-59 to 70-74) and has amassed
no less than 52 World Records during this time.
Induction will take place this weekend at the ISHOF in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida.
The British pair will be joined by former Olympic Champions
and Australian legends Susie O'Neill and Kieren Perkins who
will be recognised for their contributions to the sport.
Since 1965, ISHOF has promoted swimming, diving, water polo,
synchronized swimming, open water swimming, water safety and
aquatic art by honouring the great achievements and events
in aquatic history.
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