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Founded in 1980, the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame recognizes female athletes and coaches who have made history in women’s sports. Athletes from around the world are selected based on achievements, breakthroughs, innovative style and ongoing commitment to the development of women’s sports.

The athletes are segmented into two categories: the Pioneer category for athletic achievements 25 years prior to the present year and the Contemporary category for achievements within the past 25 years. To be eligible for nomination, athletes must be retired from her sport for at least five years.

In 1990, the Hall of Fame introduced a Coach category. To be eligible for nomination, a woman must have coached in the United States and have at least 10 years of coaching experience. A nominee is evaluated on her win-loss record, impact on the style of play or sport, number of years in coaching, number of outstanding athletes coached, record of mentoring and community service.

*-Deceased

Please note that we will not be accepting nominations for 2010 at this time.

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