Four-time Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams was recently inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The tennis icon joins a prestigious group that includes seven-time gold medal-winning sprinter Allyson Felix and three-time Olympic gymnastics champion Gabby Douglas.
Serena Williams, among others, included in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Williams gained massive success on the WTA tour, winning 73 titles, including 23 Grand Slams. She brought her commanding presence to the Olympics as well, winning gold medals in women’s doubles in 2000, 2008, and 2012, and capturing the same in singles at the 2012 Summer Games. Moreover, Williams is the only player to accomplish a career Golden Slam in both singles and doubles.
The 43-year-old reached another milestone on Tuesday, May 6, when she was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
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Established in 1983, the Hall of Fame Class marks its first edition since 2022, bringing the total number of honorees to 210. A combination of votes from Olympians, Paralympians, members of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic community, and fan participation through an online poll determined the inductees.
Other notable inductees include Bode Miller, a six-time Olympic medalist in Alpine skiing; Kerri Walsh Jennings, a three-time Olympic gold medalist in beach volleyball; and Anita DeFrantz, a former Olympic bronze medalist and longtime IOC member.
Moreover, four-time Paralympic gold medalist Susan Hagel has also been included in the Class of 2025. The gold medal-winning women’s wheelchair basketball team from the 2004 Paralympics earned a spot in the team category.
Serena Williams Was Inducted into the 2024 National Women’s Hall of Fame
Williams was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in March last year. The prestigious induction ceremony took place in New York’s Seneca Falls, the venue of the first women’s rights convention in 1848. The event highlights the achievements of women across various domains.
The 23-time Major champion was among ten women honored during Women’s History Month last year in Mar. Moreover, American tennis legends Billie Jean King and Althea Gibson were also inducted into the Class of 2024.
After retiring from the sport in 2022, Williams made significant strides in business with her investment firm, Serena Ventures, which she founded in 2014. Moreover, she kept her passion for sports and entrepreneurship intact by investing in TGL’s (Tomorrow’s Golf League) Los Angeles Golf Club with her husband, Alexis Ohanian, and sister, Venus Williams.
The 43-year-old was recently included in the ownership group for the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo. Moreover, Williams and her husband, Ohanian, have been strong advocates for women’s sports, consistently championing the cause across various platforms.
