Worldwide Sports activities Corridor of Fame Pronounces Star-Studded 2026 Corridor of Fame Class

Worldwide Sports activities Corridor of Fame founder Dr. Robert Goldman, Senior Vice President Fairfax Hackley, and the ISHOF International Advisory Board have introduced {that a} world-class group of athletes and champions will make up the 2026 class as a part of their 15th anniversary. 

The elite group that was revealed on July 8 is made up of 5 athletes in addition to a historic group that’s celebrating their centennial anniversary in 2026. These members shall be formally inducted on the 2026 Induction Ceremony within the Grand Ballroom of the Palms Resort in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, Sept. 26 as a part of Olympia weekend.

Dr. Goldman has hosted the induction ceremony yearly since its founding in 2012, and he shared his ideas on the upcoming class that shall be among the many legends which have beforehand been welcomed. 

“The Class of 2026 joins an elite group of champions whose accomplishments have motivated and impressed tens of millions all over the world,” Dr. Goldman mentioned. “Our inductees are acknowledged not just for their extraordinary athletic achievements, but in addition for his or her dedication to giving again by means of charitable work, management, and repair to others.” 

Hackley additionally appears to be like ahead to seeing these new Corridor of Famers obtain their gold medals and have their moments within the highlight.  

He mentioned, “This represents our most original and numerous Class in our 15 years! This can be a really stellar group of people that in each means represents what and who we are going to induct.”

Who Was Named to the Worldwide Sports activities Corridor of Fame Class of 2026?

VITOMIR MARIČIĆ 

Vitomir Maričić was not solely a multiple-time world champion freediver however an advocate for marine conservation. Competitively, Maričić has taken gold in each pool and depth occasions however could also be most well-known for his astounding Guinness world report for the longest voluntary breath-hold underwater of 29 minutes, 3 seconds. In February 2026, Maričić set one other Guiness world report for the heaviest underwater squat with a carry of 300 kilograms (661 kilos). He has used his platform to help marine life, set up protected areas, and to counter unlawful fishing

GARRY KASPAROV

From 1984 till 2005, Garry Kasparov was the primary ranked chess participant on the planet. That degree of dominance in that sport has not been seen earlier than or since. In 1999, he achieved a peak FIDE ranking of 2851, a historic milestone that stood untouched for 14 years till it was lastly surpassed by Magnus Carlsen in 2013. Kasparov can also be seen as a pioneer in human versus synthetic intelligence (AI) competitors, has written a number of books, and is the sitting chairman of the New York-based Human Rights Basis, the place he advocates for particular person liberty and democracy all over the world.

DEXTER JACKSON

Recognized all through his 20-plus 12 months profession as “The Blade,” Dexter Jackson is the one man in bodybuilding historical past to have appeared on the Olympia stage 21 instances. His 29 skilled victories, additionally probably the most on the boys’s aspect of the stage, embody his signature win on the 2008 Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas when he pulled off what was then thought of the upset of the century by defeating two-time champion Jay Cutler. Jackson retired from the stage on the 2020 Mr. Olympia in Orlando, FL. Jackson’s future induction will carry the whole of Olympia championships within the ISHOF to 59.

FORREST GRIFFIN

Forrest Griffin’s meteoric rise started when he burst onto the MMA scene by successful the primary season of The Final Fighter. It concluded by being inducted into the UFC Corridor of Fame. In between, he additionally grew to become the Gentle-Heavyweight Champion of the World and amassed 19 skilled wins towards seven losses. Griffin was recognized for hard-hitting and fascinating fights towards the likes of fellow legends Tito Ortiz, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and Wealthy Franklin.

THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

One of many longest-lasting leisure teams within the historical past of sports activities, the Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating 100 years of creating reminiscences all over the world with their distinctive mixture of expertise, ball dealing with, methods, and comedy. The assorted lineups which have worn their jerseys have performed over 27,000 video games since 1926. The group even broke glass ceilings by introducing girls as a part of their workforce, together with Lynette Woodard, who was the primary in 1985, and present gamers Eryka “Spice” Sidney and Kaylin “Sunshine” West.

ERIC DICKERSON

One of the vital revered working backs in soccer historical past, Eric Dickerson set the only season report for many yards in a season with 2,105 in 1984. That report nonetheless stands in the present day. Dickerson was additionally a five-time First Workforce All-Professional, a six-time Professional Bowler in his 11 seasons as a part of 4 groups, and he was inducted into the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame in 1999. He’s additionally a member of the NFL’s 100th Anniversary All-Time Workforce, and his #29 jersey was retired by the Los Angeles Rams in recognition for his efforts on the sector.

The 15th ISHOF induction ceremony is a free occasion for the general public to attend. For extra data on the ISHOF, go to sportshof.org. Yow will discover out extra in regards to the 2026 Olympia Weekend at mrolympia.com .