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Official Repository for Aquatic History
By Linda Tancs
The history of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, includes its status as a premier location for competitive aquatic sports. Its swimming heritage dates back to the Civitan raft off Las Olas Beach and the Olympic-sized Casino Pool which opened in 1928. Decades later the city became the site of the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Its museum has been designated an “official repository for aquatic history” by the governing body for Olympic aquatic sports. The hall of fame, which inducts members each year, recognizes aquatic athletes, heroes, contributions and influencers in the following disciplines: swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, marathon, masters and Paralympics.
