UH Sports Circle of Honor
Ivanelle Hoe was a pathfinder in the early days of women’s sports in Hawai‘i. As a swimmer, Hoe set a world record in the 100-meter butterfly as a senior at Roosevelt High School in Honolulu. During her career as a Rainbow Wahine swimmer, she collected seven Hawai‘i state records. In 1957, Hoe captured the national Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) indoor 200-meter breaststroke title. Hoe was the first female athlete to be chosen “’Bow of the Week” in February 1956. She broke into the college swimming ranks by being named “Outstanding Swimmer” in all meets during her freshman year.
