USOPA
Once an Olympian or Paralympian, Always an Olympian or Paralympian. Never Former, Never Past®
Our Purpose
Mission
Engage alumni and inspire all communities through the ideals of the Olympic & Paralympic Movements.
Vision
All United States Olympians & Paralympians experience a lifelong connection to the movements.
Our Values
Inspiration
"Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It's our goal in life to find it and keep it lit."
- Mary Lou Retton, U.S. Gymnastics Olympian
Service
"Determination, it applies to all of us and when you tap into that, you're able to fly as far as you can go."
- Lex Gillette, U.S. Track & Field Paralympian
Community
"You show up at the Olympics, and you're no longer you; You're an american Olympian. You're part of this greater whole, and the individual doesn't matter."
- Shaun White, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Olympian
Our Priorities
Engage
Chapters
- Increase alumni engagement by prioritizing volunteer opportunities
Tools
- Accurate data collection & thoughtful distribution
Connection
- Build Community
Serve
Community
- Build connectivity to Team USA
Mentorship
- Utilize USOPA skills & experiences to help Team USA
USOPA Operating Documents
Benefits & Resources
USOPA Executive Committee Results
We are excited to welcome the new U.S. Olympians & Paralympians Association Executive Committee, a newly elected group of leaders who will continue the good work of their predecessors to advance the reach of our Olympic and Paralympic alumni. Our new EC, which will begin their tenure on January 1, 2025, is comprised of active volunteers from around the Movements and was voted upon by all USOPA members from June 1-21, 2024.
Current Leadership
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Caryn Davies
President
- Rowing | 2004, 2008, 2012
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Bob Balk
Vice President
- Para Skiing | 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006
- Para Track and Field | 1996, 2000
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Bruce M. Furniss
Vice President
- Swimming | 1976
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Craig Gilbert
Vice President
- Team Handball | 1984
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Dave Hughes
Vice President
- Sailing | 2016, 2020
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Sharon A. Jewell
Vice President
- Taekwondo | 1988
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John Moffet
Vice President
- Swimming | 1980, 1984
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Lydia R. Murphy-Stephans
Vice President
- Speedskating | 1984
Past Presidents
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Dick Fosbury
Immediate Past President (Posthumously)
- Track and Field | 1968
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Gary Hall Sr.
- Swimming | 1968, 1972, 1976
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Willie Banks
- Track and Field | 1980, 1984, 1988
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John Naber
- Swimming | 1976
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William “Bill” Toomey
- Track and Field | 1968
