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U.S. alpine ski racing legend Bode Miller has been announced as a member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame class of 2025, joining an elite group that includes tennis star Serena Williams and Nike co-founder Phil Knight. The class, comprising 12 individuals and two teams, will be honored at an induction ceremony on Saturday, July 12, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Miller is also already a member of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame’s class of 2018.
“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. 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,” Sarah Hirshland said, CEO of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), in a press release.
Miller’s Olympic journey began at the 1998 Nagano Winter Games, where he competed but did not earn a medal. However, he went on to participate in four more Winter Olympics, ultimately earning six Olympic medals, including one gold. Known for his remarkable versatility, Miller is the only U.S. male alpine racer to win races in all five alpine skiing disciplines: downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom, and combined. His career accolades include five World Championship medals, 33 World Cup wins, 79 podium finishes, and two overall World Cup titles.
For a time, Miller held the title of the oldest alpine skier to win an Olympic medal when he won a Bronze medal in the Super-G at the Sochi Olympics, an honor later surpassed by Frenchman Johan Clarey in 2022, who won silver in the men’s downhill at age 41. Despite this, Miller’s achievements remain unparalleled in U.S. ski racing, marking him as a true multidisciplinary threat on the slopes, and he is widely considered the best American male alpine racer of all time.
After officially stepping away from competitive racing in 2017, Miller continued to make significant contributions to the sport. He co-founded Peak Ski Company with his friend and ski industry executive Andy Wirth, where he shares his expertise in snow sports.
Bode Miller’s induction into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame celebrates not only his incredible athletic achievements but also his lasting impact on the skiing world. As one of the most decorated alpine racers in U.S. history, Miller’s legacy continues to inspire both current athletes and future generations.
