One of the traditions of the Arnold Sports Festival is the International Sports Hall of Fame. Since 2012, the organization, founded by Dr. Robert Goldman has recognized various champions and legends in multiple sports for their accomplishments in competition as well as for their work to benefit others. The ISHOF has also recognized contributors that have made a profound impact on sports and beyond.
Dr. Goldman recently announced five inductees that were voted to be honored by the ISHOF Global Advisory Board, and they will be recognized in a private ceremony on Saturday, March 4th as a part of the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival. The new Hall of Famers are as follows:
Bjornsson is the 2018 World’s Strongest Man and a three-time Arnold Strongman Classic champion. He currently holds the strongman world record in the deadlift with a pull of 501 kilograms (1,104 pounds), which he accomplished in 2020. Bjornsson joins Bill Kazmaier and Mark Henry as the only strongmen to be honored in the ISHOF.
Harrison is a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist in Judo and is a two-time Professional Fighters League Women’s World Lightweight Champion. Harrison has a 15-1 record in MMA.
Joyner-Kersee is considered one of the greatest American track athletes in history. She has won six Olympic medals, including three gold medals in her career. She was the first woman to score 7,000 points in the Heptathlon and is still the world record holder in the Heptathlon with a score of 7,291 points.
Lott is a four-time Super Bowl Champion and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He played defensive back for five teams in his 14-year career. He is most famous for opting to have the tip of his left pinky amputated so he would be able to play the 1986 season after it was crushed while making a tackle at the end of the 1985 season.
One of the traditions of the Arnold Sports Festival is the International Sports Hall of Fame. Since 2012, the organization, founded by Dr. Robert Goldman has recognized various champions and legends in multiple sports for their accomplishments in competition as well as for their work to benefit others. The ISHOF has also recognized contributors that have made a profound impact on sports and beyond.
Dr. Goldman recently announced five inductees that were voted to be honored by the ISHOF Global Advisory Board, and they will be recognized in a private ceremony on Saturday, March 4th as a part of the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival. The new Hall of Famers are as follows:
Sorin is the founder of Sorinex Exercise Equipment, and he’s renowned for his extraordinary grip strength. Sorin rack pulled 1,331 pounds with a conventional stance without the use of lifting straps. He was also the first man to completely close the #3 Captains of Crush handgrip.
For more information about the International Sports Hall of Fame, go to www.sportshof.org .
