International Women's Sports Hall of Fame

This is a list of female sports athletes who have been inducted into the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame, which recognizes the athletic and coaching achievements of women. [1] Selections are made worldwide and are based on achievements, breakthroughs, innovative style and ongoing commitment to the development of women’s sports. Sports organizations, sports historians and the public may nominate potential candidates and The Hall of Fame Selection Committee votes to select inductees. Since its inception in 1980, a total of 113 athletes and 21 coaches have been inducted.[2][3]

Members of the International Hall of Fame

Aviation

Badminton

Baseball

Basketball

Bowling

Cycling

Diving

Equestrian

Fencing

Golf

Gymnastics

Hockey

Judo

Lacrosse

Marathon

Motor racing

Mountaineering

Orienteering

Shooting

Skating

Figure skating

Ice dancing

Speed skating

Skiing

Alpine skiing

Water skiing

Squash

Softball

Swimming

Synchronized Swimming

Tennis

Track and field

Volleyball

References

  1. ↑ Victor J. Danilov, Women and Museums: A Comprehensive Guide, Rowman Altamira, 2005 -
  2. ↑ Foundation, Women`s Sports. "International Women`s Sports Hall of Fame". Women`s Sports Foundation. Women`s Sports Foundation. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "International Women's Sports Hall of Fame - International Sports Heritage Association". International Sports Heritage Association. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
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