USOPC Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee revealed the 2025 USOPC Hall of Fame inductees earlier this week. This prestigious group includes five Olympians, three Paralympians, two teams, two legends, a coach and a special contributor, all of whom will be immortalized in Team USA history. A ceremony will take place later this year to honor each inductee.

Below is the list of the 2025 inductees and their achievements:

• Gabby Douglas

• Gabby Douglas made history at the Olympic Games London 2012 as the first Black woman to win gold in the individual all-around gymnastics event. The Virginia native earned six medals across the Olympics and World Championships, inspiring future Black athletes. She is one of only two U.S. women to win consecutive team golds and the first to win both an all-around and team gold in the same Olympics (2012).

• Allyson Felix

• Allyson Felix, with 31 Olympic and World Championship medals, is the most decorated track and field athlete. She won 11 Olympic medals, including seven golds, over five Games. In 2012, she claimed three golds and set a world record in the 4x100m relay. Of her 20 World Championship medals, 14 are gold. Since retiring, the California native has championed athlete moms on and off the field.

• Kerri Walsh Jennings

• Kerri Walsh Jennings, a sand volleyball legend, is a four-time Olympic medalist, including three golds. The California native holds records for most career wins (135) and longest winning streaks in matches (119) and tournaments (19). Playing with Misty May-Treanor, she achieved 21 consecutive Olympic wins from 2004 to 2012. Despite five shoulder surgeries, she competed in the 2012 Olympics while five weeks pregnant, inspiring mothers worldwide.

• Bode Miller

• Bode Miller, a five-time Olympian and six-time medalist, is one of the greatest alpine skiers. The New Hampshire native won three medals at the Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010, including gold in alpine combined. He is the only American male to win World Cup events in all five major categories. With 33 World Cup victories, he founded the Turtle Ridge Foundation in 2005, supporting adaptive sports and youth programs.

• Serena Williams

• Serena Williams, with four Olympic golds and 23 Grand Slam singles titles, is among the greatest tennis players. She boasts an 84% match-winning rate and ranks fifth in career titles. With her sister Venus, the Williams sisters pioneered the power era in women's tennis, winning doubles gold in 2004, 2008, and 2012, solidifying their status as one of the best doubles teams. Serena and Venus remain iconic figures on and off the tennis court.

• Steve Cash

• Steve Cash is a three-time Paralympic gold medalist and five-time world champion, celebrated as one of the greatest goaltenders in Para sled hockey history. At the Paralympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010, the Missouri native made history with five shutouts in a single tournament. As of 2025, Cash holds the U.S. records for most career minutes played, best save percentage, and second-best goals against average. Beyond the rink, he is actively involved in coaching and goalie development and is a vocal advocate for mental health, striving to break stigmas around elite athletes and mental wellness.

• Susan Hagel

• Susan Hagel, an elite multi-sport athlete, competed in three different sports across six Paralympic Games, demonstrating her remarkable versatility. She is best known for her wheelchair basketball career. In 1998, she received the Triad Award from the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation. Hagel remains active in the sport as a member of the NWBA Hall of Fame committee and continues to promote sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities. She concluded her athletic career with six Paralympic medals: four gold and two bronze.

• Marla Runyan

• Marla Runyan was the first visually impaired athlete to compete in the Olympic Games and remains the only U.S. athlete to participate in both Olympic and Paralympic Games. She held the women’s 400-meter T13 world record for 29 years until it was broken at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024.

• 2010 Four-Man Bobsled Team

• The legendary “Night Train” bobsled team, featuring Steven Holcomb, Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler, and Curt Tomasevicz, made history at the Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010 by winning gold, ending a 62-year drought for Team USA. Their victory at the Whistler Sliding Center, notorious for its “Turn 13,” was a landmark moment, with six sleds crashing in the first two runs. They graced the cover of Sports Illustrated, marking only the second time bobsledding was featured. The Night Train was named Team USA’s Team of the Year in 2009 and 2010, a feat unmatched until the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team in 2017 and 2018. The team supported pilot Steven Holcomb as he overcame a degenerative eye disease diagnosed in 2002. The C3-R procedure he underwent was later renamed Holcomb C3-R, the first medical procedure named after an Olympian. Holcomb passed in 2017, but his legacy endures.

• 2004 Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team

• The U.S. women’s wheelchair basketball team clinched its first gold in 16 years at the Paralympic Games Athens 2004. Christina (Ripp) Schwab and Stephanie Wheeler later coached national teams, with Wheeler in 2016 and Schwab in 2024. Both are in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Hall of Fame. Six members of the 2004 team (Emily Hoskins, Patty Cisneros Prevo, Carlee Hoffman-Schwarz, Wheeler, Schwab, Jennifer Warkins) returned to win gold at the Paralympic Games Beijing 2008, achieving the program’s first consecutive titles. In 2004, the U.S. defeated five-time champion Canada in the semifinals and avenged a group-stage loss to Australia with a 56–44 win in the gold-medal game, paving the way for future Paralympic success.

• Anita DeFrantz

• Anita DeFrantz earned a bronze medal at the Olympic Games Montreal 1976 in the inaugural women’s eight rowing event. She remains the first and only Black woman to win an Olympic medal in rowing. Her pioneering impact extends beyond the sport. In 1986, the Philadelphia native became the first Black woman elected to the International Olympic Committee. She also played a key role in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics Organizing Committee. In 2024, she received the NCAA President’s Gerald Ford Award for her efforts in expanding sports access for underserved youth.

• Flo Hyman

• Hyman led the U.S. women’s volleyball team through the Olympic Games Moscow 19080 boycott and later helped secure a silver medal in 1984, marking the U.S.'s first Olympic volleyball medal. After the games, the Los Angeles native played professional volleyball in Japan. She is credited with significantly boosting volleyball's popularity in the U.S. Following her death in 1986, National Girls and Women in Sports Day was established in her honor in 1987. A staunch advocate for women’s sports, she frequently testified before Congress to strengthen Title IX, promoting opportunities for women in sports.

• Mike Krzyzewski

• Widely known as “Coach K,” Mike Krzyzewski is celebrated as one of the greatest basketball coaches in history. As the head coach of Team USA men's basketball, he led the team to three consecutive Olympic gold medals (2008, 2012, 2016), playing a crucial role in restoring USA basketball's dominance. His 2008 team is famously dubbed the “Redeem Team.” A Chicago native, Krzyzewski also coached at Duke University for 42 years, securing five national championships and a record 13 Final Four appearances.

• Phil Knight

• Phil Knight, the visionary founder of Nike, has significantly influenced the sports world, especially Team USA and track and field. A dedicated partner of USA Track & Field since 1991 and Team USA since 2005, Knight's legacy is marked by innovation, advocacy, and steadfast support for athletes. From selling running shoes from his car to creating one of the most iconic athletic brands, Knight has consistently supported athletes in their quest for excellence. His dedication to sports embodies the Olympic and Paralympic spirit. Nike proudly partners with numerous national governing bodies, and in 2014, signed a historic sponsorship deal, extending its partnership with USA Track & Field for 23 more years. Today, Knight and Nike continue to equip Team USA athletes for the world's biggest sporting events, providing custom gear for Olympians and Paralympians at both the Summer and Winter Games. Through ongoing innovation in performance apparel and global marketing campaigns highlighting athletes' achievements, Nike has empowered Team USA athletes to push boundaries and inspire audiences worldwide.