Be Part of the History and the Glory

On April 15, 2008, the United States Olympic Committee proudly announced the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Class of 2008. The Induction Ceremony will be held at the Harris Theater in Chicago, IL on June 19, 2008. The US Olympic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is a Formal Affair/Black Tie Optional.

The US Olympic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will air on NBC on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 1:30PM-3PM EST

Visit www.attblueroom.com/teamusa to view videos of the U.S Olympic Hall of Fame Class of 2008.

Click here to link to and view the press conference.

Individuals: Karch Kiraly, Bruce Baumgartner, Joan Benoit, Brian Boitano, Oscar de La Hoya, J. Michael Plumb, David Robinson, Amy Van Dyken, Lones W. Wigger, Jr.

Paralympian: John Morgan

Coach: Carlo Fassi

Veteran: Carol Heiss Jenkins

Team: 1996 Women’s Gymnastics Team – Amanda Borden, Amy Chow, Dominique Dawes, Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, Jaycie Phelps and Kerri Strug

Special Contributor: Frank Marshall

The U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame exists to recognize the stellar achievements of United States Olympic and Paralympic athletes, teams and coaches. Select a category to the right to review the nominees for induction. You can read bios, view photos, watch videos and leave comments about your favorites.

Click here to read the press release, or watch the video below.