Welcome the class of 2025: Krzyzewski Selected for Induction into U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame
Krzyzewski is one of the most accomplished and respected figures in basketball history. As head coach of the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team, he led the program to three consecutive Olympic gold medals (2008, 2012, 2016) and six overall golds as head coach of the U.S. men’s national team. His international coaching resume also includes silver at the 1987 World University Games, bronze medals at the 1990 and 2006 FIBA World Championships, and gold at the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship, 2010 FIBA World Championship and 2014 FIBA World Cup.
He played a pivotal role in restoring Team USA’s dominance on the world stage, taking over after a disappointing bronze in 2004 and leading the “Redeem Team” to Olympic gold at Beijing 2008. Under his leadership, Team USA reestablished itself as a global powerhouse.
During his 42-season tenure at Duke University, he guided the Blue Devils to five NCAA championships and a record 13 Final Four appearances—the most in NCAA men’s basketball history. A three-time Naismith College Coach of the Year, he remains the winningest coach in NCAA Division I men’s basketball history.
A graduate of West Point, Krzyzewski served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1974, reaching the rank of Captain before beginning his legendary coaching career.
National Governing Bodies, alumni, current athletes and additional members of the Olympic and Paralympic community were invited to nominate eligible athletes. From there, a nominating committee comprised of individuals from the Olympic and Paralympic Movement narrowed down the pool of nominees to a set of finalists. The Class of 2025 was determined by a voting process that includes Olympians and Paralympians, members of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic family and an online vote open to fans. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame was one of the first national sports halls of fame to include fan voting as part of its selection process, and this year, nearly 300,000 votes were cast across all platforms.
Krzyzewski, who led the U.S. men’s basketball team to three consecutive Olympic gold medals and six overall golds as head coach of the U.S. men’s national team, will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame during a special ceremony held Saturday, July 12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced on Tuesday.
Krzyzewski will be joined by fellow Class of 2025 inductees Steve Cash (sled hockey), Gabby Douglas (artistic gymnastics), Anita DeFrantz (legend: rowing), Allyson Felix (track and field), Susan Hagel (Para archery, Para track and field, wheelchair basketball), Flo Hyman (legend: indoor volleyball), Kerri Walsh Jennings (beach volleyball), Phil Knight (special contributor: Nike founder), Bode Miller (alpine skiing), Marla Runyan (Para track and field), Serena Williams (tennis), the 2010 Four-man Bobsled Team, and the 2004 Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team.
“We’re proud to welcome the Class of 2025 into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame and to honor the extraordinary accomplishments they’ve made as representatives of Team USA,” said USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland. “This induction celebrates not only their remarkable performances and lasting impact but also acknowledges the essential contributions of those who supported their journeys every step of the way. Earning a place in the Hall of Fame is no small feat—especially given the incredible talent across this year’s group of finalists.
