The International Swimming Hall of Fame

The International Swimming Hall of Fame, in Fort Lauderdale, promotes the importance of swimming. It shows how it is key to water safety for kids, fitness, and good health. It is a not-for-profit educational organization. This Olympic size pool was created in 1928. It achieved national attention two young swimming stars that won Olympic Fame from this pool. It was Elbert Root and Katherine Rawls. In 1963 the Hall of Fame was built. Because an Olympic size pool was rare in this era, its size got it further recognition. The facility includes 2 pools, a diving pool, a stadium, and the museum itself.