Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
The Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (AMSHOF) was created in June 2020 by Marathon Swimming Australia (previously the Australian Long Distance Swimming Federation) as a way of celebrating and preserving the legacy of our nation’s most accomplished marathon swimmers and those who have played a pivotal role in developing the sport.
The Hall of Fame honours individuals who have made an enduring impact on marathon swimming, both within Australia and on the international stage, ensuring their contributions are remembered and respected by future generations.
Inductees
The AMSHOF brings together an extraordinary community of people: swimmers who pushed the limits of endurance, coaches who nurtured talent, and administrators and supporters who laid the foundations of today’s marathon swimming landscape.
Each inductee is recognised with a profile that shares their story and achievements: Browse the Hall of Fame inductees here.
Criteria for Nominations
The AMSHOF encourages any members of the Australian Marathon Swimming Community to nominate a fellow Australian outstanding swimmer or contributor.
Present a short history clearly outlining the candidate’s swimming or contribution in a clear and concise statement outlining the major reason why the candidate should be included in the AMSHOF as an Honouree.
The AMSHOF will receive your nominations at any time for consideration.
Swimmer
Solo marathon swimmers and racers’ careers are considered with equal status.
Swims presented in the nominee’s bio must be of 10K or longer. Non marathon activities or shorter swims should not be included in the bio.
Swimmers must be those noteworthy participants who through their career achievements have made a significant contribution to the status of marathon swimming.
In a clear and concise statement outline the major reason why the candidate should be included in the Honour Roll.
For racers swim attire rules required by event organisers will suffice.
For solo swimmers, an independent observer’s report or swim organisation’s listed results of the swim must be produced on demand.
Contributor
Contributors are marathon swimming team support staff, administrators, event organisers, coaches, pilots, technical officials
A noteworthy career as a contributor of marathon swimming events in Australia or internationally of 10k or over will be eligible for consideration.
Contributors will be selected for careers of excellence and outstanding achievements in roles supportive to marathon swimmers.
In a clear and concise statement outline the major reason why the candidate should be included in the Honour Roll.
Exclusions
A positive official drug test or failing a doping control program or proven non-ethical behaviour prohibits a candidate from inclusion in the Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame.