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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 6, 2025) – USA Volleyball is proud to announce that Kerri Walsh Jennings and the late Flo Hyman have been selected for induction into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, Class of 2025. This prestigious honor recognizes not only their legendary athletic careers, but also their enduring contributions to the sport of volleyball and the broader Olympic & Paralympic movement.
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on July 12 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This year’s class celebrates athletes and contributors whose excellence has elevated Team USA both on and off the field of play.
In addition to their Olympic honors, both athletes have been recognized by USA Volleyball for their profound impact on the sport. Walsh Jennings is among six volleyball legends who will be inducted as All-Time Great Athletes into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame during the annual Dorothy C. Boyce Banquet on May 21, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. Hyman was previously inducted into the USAV Hall of Fame in 1985.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Banquet are now available.
About the USOPC Hall of Fame Honorees
Kerri Walsh Jennings is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and one-time bronze medalist, making her one of the most decorated beach volleyball athletes of all time. Alongside longtime partner Misty May-Treanor, she dominated the international scene, capturing gold in 2004, 2008 and 2012. A five-time Olympian, Walsh Jennings remains a vocal advocate for youth development, women in sport, and equitable access to athletics.
Flo Hyman was a trailblazer in American volleyball and a powerful force for change in women’s sports. A cornerstone of the U.S. Women’s National Team, she helped lead Team USA to a silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Off the court, Hyman was a passionate advocate for gender equity and athlete rights. Her legacy continues to inspire athletes and activists across generations.
USA Volleyball invites the volleyball community and all supporters of Team USA to join in celebrating the remarkable legacies of these icons who have shaped the sport in the United States and beyond.