International Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Announced The inductees will be honored at the 2025 Olympia Weekend.
Since 2012, the International Sports Hall of Fame has honored some of the most outstanding athletes and contributors in the sports world. Unlike other sports Halls of Fame, the ISHOF spans multiple sports, strength culture, and fitness. It acknowledges athletes for their achievements in their sports and their contributions, service, and philanthropic efforts.
Past inductees include notable figures from the sports world, such as Lou Ferrigno, Randy Couture, Ronda Rousey, Kurt Angle, and Earl “The Pearl” Monroe. Bodybuilding icons Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Phil Heath, and Linda Murray have also been inducted over the years.
The ISHOF's Global Advisory Board has announced the 2025 Class of inductees, featuring six legends from various sports and fitness disciplines.
Cydney Gillon
Eight-time Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon joins Murray and Cory Everson as the only female Olympia champions inducted into the ISHOF (the ISHOF now boasts 58 Olympia championships among its inducted champions). She is the sole bodybuilding representative in the 2025 class. Gillon ran track in college at the University of Pennsylvania before making her mark in bodybuilding. She also appeared on Survivor, finishing fourth.
Since 2017, Gillon has been the Figure division's leading figure. She retired from competition in 2024 after her eighth Olympia win but remains active in the fitness industry as a show promoter, coach, and trainer. Her résumé now includes Hall of Famer.
Fred Biletnikoff
Super Bowl XI MVP Fred Biletnikoff was a standout at Florida State before playing 14 seasons with the Oakland Raiders. His route-running precision made him a key target as a wide receiver. Biletnikoff was named an All-Pro four times and played one season in the Canadian Football League before retiring in 1980. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1991 and was listed among The Sporting News' 100 Greatest NFL Players in 1999.
His contributions to football extend beyond the field. He founded Tracey’s Place of Hope in Loomis, California, a shelter for domestic violence victims and substance abuse treatment for females aged 14 to 18.
Ryan Crouser
Ryan Crouser is the first three-time Olympic gold medalist in shot put, claiming victories in 2016, 2020, and 2024. The University of Texas alum began setting records in high school. As of 2025, Crouser holds the world record for the longest outdoor put at 23.56 meters and the longest indoor distance at 22.82 meters.
Crouser is also a Jesse Owens Award recipient and was named Track & Field News World Male Athlete of the Year. He helped establish the World Shot Put Series, which began in April 2025, advancing the sport as both a competitor and advocate.
Nancy Lieberman
Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman is a three-time All-American from Old Dominion University and a two-time national champion. Known as “Lady Magic,” she is considered one of the most significant figures in women’s basketball history, earning a silver medal in the Olympics and two Wade Trophies. She was part of the gold-medal-winning teams in the 1975 Pan American Games and the 1979 World Championships in Seoul, South Korea.
Lieberman made basketball history as the second female assistant coach in the NBA with the Sacramento Kings from 2015 to 2017. She has also been a head coach in the WNBA, NBA G League, and BIG3 League, becoming the first female coach in the BIG3 to win a championship in 2018.
Leigh Steinberg
Leigh Steinberg inspired the film “Jerry Maguire.” The sports agent, author, and philanthropist has represented over 300 athletes across various sports. He holds the record for representing the most number one overall NFL draft picks, with eight, and has represented several Hall of Fame legends.
Steinberg is also known for his philanthropy, supporting the Human Relations Commission, Children Now, Children’s Miracle Network, Coro Fellows Program, and the Starlight Foundation. He founded the Steinberg Leadership Institute
Grandmaster Bill Wallace
“Superfoot” Grandmaster Bill Wallace is synonymous with martial arts. He holds a 10th-degree black belt and the title of sōke (Grandmaster) in Shōrin-ryū karate. His accolades include being the PKA Professional World Full Contact Champion and World Middleweight Champion for six years. Wallace retired undefeated with a record of 23-0-0.
Wallace developed “The Superfoot System,” a stretching methodology based on his kicking style and fighting approach. He has also acted in films like “A Force of One” with Chuck Norris and “The Protector” with Jackie Chan.
Honored at the 2025 Olympia Weekend
The induction ceremony for the Class of 2025 will occur on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Resorts World in Las Vegas, NV, as part of the 2025 Olympia Weekend. Goldman treasures this annual event for the gathering of people celebrating the honorees.
Goldman has said, “When you look around the room every year, you realize it could be the last time you see them all together. That is a moment in time that will never happen again. That is what makes this event so special and memorable.”
