The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has announced that Mike Krzyzewski will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame during a special ceremony to be held on Saturday, July 12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This will be the 18th class inducted into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame, which brings the overall number of inductees to 210 (individuals and teams).
Duke Men’s Basketball Elated at Coach K’s Induction
Duke men’s basketball took to social media to celebrate Mike Krzyzewski’s induction into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame shortly after the announcement was made. The 78-year-old was in charge of the team for a 42-year tenure, during which he led the Blue Devils to five NCAA championships and a record 13 Final Four appearances.
This remains the most in NCAA men’s basketball history. He is also a three-time Naismith College Coach of the Year and the coach with the most wins in NCAA Division I men’s basketball history.
“Another HOF induction for the 🐐!,” Duke men’s basketball posted on their official X account.
Another HOF induction for the 🐐! pic.twitter.com/0pia5csPrH
— Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) May 7, 2025
Krzyzewski, popularly known as Coach K, also led the U.S. men’s basketball team to three consecutive Olympic gold medals (2008, 2012, 2016) as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team. He won six total golds as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team.
Coach K also won 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.
USOPC Proud to Welcome Class 2025
Coach K will be joined by other Class of 2025 inductees: Kerri Walsh Jennings (beach volleyball), Phil Knight (special contributor: Nike founder), Bode Miller (alpine skiing), Marla Runyan (Para track and field), Steve Cash (sled hockey), Gabby Douglas (artistic gymnastics), Anita DeFrantz (legend: rowing), Allyson Felix (track and field), Flo Hyman (legend: indoor volleyball), Serena Williams (tennis), Susan Hagel (Para archery, Para track and field, wheelchair basketball), 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,” USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland said in the announcement.
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“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.”
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