*Gabby Douglas will have to clear space for another achievement to add to her list of notable accomplishments.
Gymnastics Now reports the 2012 Olympic all-around champion, three-time Olympic gold medalist has been selected to be inducted into the 2025 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame. Douglas’ pending induction was announced May 6 by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
Douglas, a three-time world medalist, made the cut following a long process involving nominations and voting. More than 300,000 fans voted, in addition to as well as Olympians, Paralympians and members of the USOPC family
Joining Douglas as members of the 2025 class will be: Steve Cash (sled hockey), 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), Mike Krzyzewski (coach: basketball), 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.
The Class of 2025 will be honored and inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame on July 12, during a ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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“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.”
Douglas’ inclusion in the Hall of Fame will mark the latest honor bestowed upon the gymnastics icon, who is noted for her history-making appearance at the Olympic Games London 2012 as the first Black woman to win the all-around gold medal in the sport.
Citing her bio, Gymnastics Now highlighted Douglas’ game-changing ability to shatter barriers and redefine possibilities for gymnastics at age 16, earning six medals across Olympic and world stages to become the first U.S. gymnast to capture gold in the all-around and team competitions at a single Olympic Games. The Virginia-born athlete’s accomplishments provided the blueprint for future gymnastics legends, including Simone Biles, who would go on to continue her legacy of excellence and representation on the global stage.”
This year’s inductees will be the 18th class inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, according to the USOPC. In all, the number of inductees total 210 (individuals and teams).
Douglas will be in good company as past gymnasts inducted in the Hall of Fame consist of Bart Conner, Abie Grossfeld, Nastia Liukin, Shannon Miller, Mary Lou Retton, and Peter Vidmar.
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