Wheelchair Sports Legends Cash and Hagel Among 2025 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Inductees
Paralympic stars Steve Cash and Susan Hagel headline the Class of 2025 for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, which will celebrate its newest members during a special induction ceremony on July 12 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Cash, a legendary sled hockey goaltender with three Paralympic gold medals, and Hagel, a pioneering multi-sport Paralympic athlete who competed across wheelchair basketball, para archery and para track and field, join 12 other extraordinary inductees representing the pinnacle of American Olympic and Paralympic achievement.
“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,” says United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) CEO Sarah Hirshland. “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.”
Cash Makes Paralympic History
Cash enters the Hall of Fame as the first individual sled hockey player selected in the Paralympian category. His career includes four Paralympic Games appearances (2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018) and three gold medals, establishing him as one of the most dominant goaltenders in Paralympic winter sports history.
At the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Cash recorded an unprecedented five shutouts in a single tournament. He holds virtually every major goaltending record in sled hockey, both for Team USA and internationally.
Beyond his competitive achievements, Cash remains dedicated to developing the next generation of sled hockey athletes through specialized goaltender training programs and serves as a passionate advocate for mental health awareness among elite athletes.
Hagel’s Multi-Sport Legacy
Susan Hagel’s induction represents a groundbreaking moment as she becomes the first para archery athlete honored in the Hall of Fame. Her exceptional Paralympic career spans six Games across three sports: wheelchair basketball, para archery and para track and field.
Throughout her competitive journey, Hagel earned an impressive medal collection, including four gold and two bronze medals. She was selected to 14 U.S. national teams and received 16 All-Tournament Team honors, cementing her status as a cornerstone of Paralympic sports development in America.
A role model for women and girls in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA), Hagel holds the distinction of maintaining the longest playing career of any woman in her division. Her continued leadership through the NWBA Hall of Fame committee demonstrates her ongoing commitment to championing opportunities for individuals with disabilities in sport.
The Class of 2025 marks several significant Paralympic milestones, with Cash, Hagel and the 2004 Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team highlighting the growing recognition of Paralympic excellence. Additionally, Marla Runyan enters the Hall as the only U.S. athlete to have competed in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The induction ceremony will be part of the 2025 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum’s Festival taking place July 10-13 in Colorado Springs. The festival will feature athlete meet-and-greets, free access to the museum and special events celebrating the legacy of America’s greatest Olympic and Paralympic champions.
For more information on the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame and the full Class of 2025, visit TeamUSA.com/HOF25.