Finalists Announced for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, Class of 2025

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today announced the finalists for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, Class of 2025. The list includes 15 Olympians, nine Paralympians, three Olympic teams, three Paralympic teams, six legends, three coaches and three special contributors. 

"On behalf of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, we are proud to announce the finalists for induction into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, Class of 2025," said USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland. "All of these remarkable athletes, teams and contributors have left a lasting legacy on Team USA and have helped shape the Olympic and Paralympic Movement. We celebrate their dedication to excellence and look forward to honoring the Class of 2025." 

The list of finalists was selected from more than 100 nominations received this year and includes those who were finalists for the last hall of fame induction ceremony in 2022. Through the next round of voting, the finalists list will be narrowed down to five Olympians, three Paralympians, one Olympic team, one Paralympic team, one legend, one coach and one special contributor for induction into the class of 2025.  

 
Team USA fans can cast their votes starting today and running through April 14 for the Olympian, Paralympian, Olympic team, and Paralympic team categories at TeamUSA.com/HOF to help determine the Class of 2025. 

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will be officially inducted during a special ceremony on Saturday, July 12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The weekend will also feature the 2025 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum's Fan Festival, taking place July 10-13 in Colorado Springs, known as Olympic City USA. The festival will feature special events, athlete appearances, and interactive experiences celebrating Team USA's rich history and legacy. 

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame finalists for 2025 include:  

Olympic: 

Carmelo Anthony, Basketball; Kristin Armstrong, Cycling; Sue Bird, Basketball; Gabby Douglas, Artistic Gymnastics; Ashton Eaton, Track and Field; Allyson Felix, Track and Field; Francis ‘Conn’ Findlay, Rowing, Sailing; Cammi Granato, Hockey; Kayla Harrison, Judo; Kerri Walsh Jennings, Volleyball; Bode Miller, Skiing; John Smith, Wrestling; Dawn Staley, Basketball; Serena Williams, Tennis; Mariel Zagunis, Fencing 
 
Paralympic:  

Steve Cash, Sled Hockey; Bart Dodson, Para Track and Field; Susan Hagel, Wheelchair Basketball, Para Archery, Para Track and Field; Sharon Hedrick, Para Track and Field, Wheelchair Basketball, Para Swimming; Cortney Jordan, Para Swimming; James Mastro, Para Track and Field, Para Judo, Goalball, Wrestling; Brad Parks, Wheelchair Tennis; Marla Runyan, Para Track and Field; Andy Soule, Para Nordic Skiing 
 
Olympic Team:  

1996 Women’s Basketball Team; 2010 Four-Man Bobsled; 2012 Women’s 4x100 Track and Field Relay Team 
 
Paralympic Team:  

2004 Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team; 2008 Sailing Team; 2008 Wheelchair Rugby Team 
 
Legend:  

Anita DeFrantz, Rowing; Billy Fiske, Bobsled; Flo Hyman, Volleyball; Darrell Pace, Archery; Norbert Schemansky, Weightlifting; Peter Westbrook, Fencing 

Coach:  

Doc James Counsilman, Swimming; Mike Krzyzewski, Basketball; Ron Lykins, Wheelchair Basketball 

Special Contributor:  

Phil Knight; David Wallechinsky; John Williams 

The finalists will be narrowed down to five Olympians, three Paralympians, one Olympic team, one Paralympic team, one legend, one coach and one special contributor for induction into the class of 2025.  

In addition to the public vote, U.S. Olympians, Paralympians and members of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic family will vote on the legend, coach and special contributor categories. The Olympic and Paralympic family includes the Team USA Athletes’ Commission, National Governing Bodies, the USOPC board of directors, the Paralympic Advisory Council and select members of the media. 

"The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame serves as a vital steward of Team USA’s storied legacy," said USOPC Board Chair Gene Sykes. "We are deeply grateful to all the finalists for their extraordinary dedication, for embodying the Olympic and Paralympic values, and for using sport as a force for positive change in their communities and beyond." 

The Class of 2025 will be announced on Tuesday, May 6, and inducted on Saturday, July 12, during a ceremony in Colorado Springs. Information for media interested in covering the induction will be shared in May.  

“We celebrate the incredible legacies and impact of these athletes and teams as finalists for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame," said Jackie Washington, U.S. Olympians & Paralympians Association president. "They are a reflection of the broader Team USA community, and we are grateful for their dedication to sport and for inspiring future generations of athletes.” 

Visit TeamUSA.org/HOF25 explore the history and achievements of all current hall of fame members. 

About USOPC  

Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee serves as both the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States. The USOPC is focused on protecting, supporting and empowering America’s athletes, and is responsible for fielding U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games, and serving as the steward of the Olympic and Paralympic movements in the U.S. For more information, visit TeamUSA.com.   

About the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame 
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame was established in 1979 to celebrate the achievements of America's premier athletes in the modern Olympic and Paralympic Games. The first U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame class was inducted in 1983 during a ceremony in Chicago and included Team USA greats such as Muhammad Ali, Bob Beamon, Peggy Fleming, Al Oerter, Jesse Owens, Wilma Rudolph, Mark Spitz, Jim Thorpe and the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" men’s hockey team.